Pediatrics
Michael Ackerman, M.D.
Windland Smith Rice Cardiovascular Genomics Research Professor; Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Pharmacology; Director, Windland Smith Rice Genetic Heart Rhythm Clinic
Dr. Michael J. Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D., is a renowned pediatric cardiologist and genetic cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in pediatric cardiac genetics and pediatric electrophysiology. He directs the Windland Smith Rice Genetic Heart Rhythm Clinic, where he evaluates and manages children and families at risk for premature sudden cardiac death due to inherited arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. His primary clinical focus includes long QT syndrome, **hypertrophic
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Cardiology
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — M.D., 1995
- Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences — Ph.D., 1995
- Mayo Clinic — Residency, Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, 1995-1998
- Mayo Clinic — Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1998-2000
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Postdoctoral Training, Molecular Genetics
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Windland Smith Rice Genetic Heart Rhythm Clinic
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice