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Juan Crestanello

Cardiology

Juan Crestanello, MD

Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Mankato, MN

Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in surgery for valvular heart disease affecting the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves. He employs conventional, minimally invasive, transcatheter, and robotic approaches, including robotic mitral valve repair with long-term echocardiographic follow-up. His practice encompasses cardiac reoperations for aging patients requiring repeat

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
  • Thoracic Surgery (American Board of Thoracic Surgery)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Universidad de la Republica (MD, 1991)
  • Residency: University of Maryland (General Surgery)
  • Residency: Hahnemann University (General Surgery)
  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Structural Heart Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyValvular Heart DiseaseCardiomyopathy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic

Languages

English, Spanish[3]

Experience

35+ years in practice