Vuyisile T. Nkomo
Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo

Cardiology
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
200 1st Street Southwest, 
Rochester, MN 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
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Expertise in
20
conditions
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
200 1st Street Southwest, 
Rochester, MN 

Overview

Vuyisile Nkomo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Nkomo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Nkomo is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2001. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 263 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Nkomo is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine,2001

Hospital Affiliations

Winnmed
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Languages Spoken

English
Zulu

Gender

Male

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Locations

Mayo Clinic - Rochester
200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Clinical Study of Edwards Cardioband FIT Valve Repair System
Clinical Study of Edwards Cardioband FIT Valve Repair System
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Early Feasibility Study of the Edwards FORMA Tricuspid Transcatheter Repair System
Early Feasibility Study of the Edwards FORMA Tricuspid Transcatheter Repair System
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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263 Total Publications

Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Acquisition and Interpretation for Screening Aortic Stenosis.
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Acquisition and Interpretation for Screening Aortic Stenosis.
Journal: JAMA cardiology
Published: August 28, 2026
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Is Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo specialize in?

While Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo has published 263 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo accept my insurance?

Dr. Vuyisile T. Nkomo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-284-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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