Ventricular Assist Device - VAD - Mayo Clinic

05/12/2026

The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery welcomes Dr. Masaki Funamoto to Mayo Clinic’s CVS & Transplant team. His expertise in heart transplant and circulatory support strengthens our mission of exceptional patient care.

05/06/2026

We want to take a moment to thank our incredible team of nurses for your dedication and hard work each day! Your compassion, skill, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. You are truly the heart of our healthcare team, and we’re deeply grateful for all that you do!

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Sara Schettle, PA-C for receiving the 2026 Mechanical Circulatory Support Clinician of the Year award at ISHLT in Toronto, for her years of dedication to the clinicians, patients, and research in this space.

04/22/2026

In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, THANK YOU to our exceptional administrative staff—your support keeps CVS running smoothly. We’re grateful for all you do!

03/31/2026

Today, we recognize and extend our sincere gratitude to the surgeons in Department of Cardiovascular Surgery for their unwavering dedication to patient care, research, and education. We are truly grateful for all that you do.

03/24/2026

We’re hiring! 🚨
Join Mayo Clinic as an NP/PA LVAD Coordinator and play a vital role in caring for patients with advanced heart failure. This position focuses on care coordination, patient education, and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
If you’re passionate about cardiovascular care and looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
Apply here: https://t.co/QC3YxIQdrI

03/22/2026

We’re proud to recognize Joe Groteboer as a 2026 Mayo Clinic Karis Award recipient. For nearly 37 years, Joe has been a steady, compassionate force in LVAD and transplant care, known for his reliability, ingenuity, and dedication to patients. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved once-in-a-career lifetime honor.
“Joe … you exemplify every Mayo Clinic value—not in words, but in action—day after day, year after year. You are beloved by patients, trusted by colleagues, and essential to the mission of Mayo Clinic.”

03/10/2026

Mayo Clinic innovations in cardiovascular surgery - 2025 Cardiovascular Surgery Annual Report: https://medprofvideos.mayoclinic.org/2025-cardiovascular-surgery-annual-report

02/25/2026

For the eighth consecutive year, Newsweek has named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its annual “World’s Best Hospitals” rankings.

Mayo Clinic President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., said this recognition reflects the extraordinary expertise, compassion and commitment of Mayo Clinic’s staff, all working together to transform healthcare for the benefit of people everywhere.

Read more about the rankings: https://mayocl.in/4u0L9Yy

02/17/2026

Battling heart failure and losing hope, Alan Lewis fell into deep depression and his weight climbed to 330 pounds. After coming to Mayo, bariatric surgery made it possible for him to receive the heart transplant he had sought for so many years.

Sincere thanks to the many dedicated teams whose expertise and compassion made a profound difference in Alan’s journey.

Click here for the full story:

A Chicago man receives new heart after bariatric surgery enabled him to get the surgery. Learn more about his journey at Mayo Clinic.

02/17/2026

Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Rochester, MN was honored as the #1 hospital in the world for cardiac surgery in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 rankings.

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