Cardiology
Virend Somers, M.D.
Alice Sheets Marriott Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Rochester, MN
Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D., is a cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he serves as a consultant in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine with joint appointments in Nephrology and Internal Medicine, and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. He directs the Cardiovascular Facility and Sleep Facility within Mayo Clinic's Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Dr. Somers treats conditions including high blood pressure (hypertens
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Natal, Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1981)
- Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Internal Medicine, 1991)
- Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Cardiovascular Disease, 1993)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Healthgrades — Mentor to Naima Covassin PhD, Finalist in the Weinmann Young Investigator Mobility Award Competition - European Sleep Research Society Meeting | European Sleep Research Society, 2014
- Healthgrades — Mentor to Ivan Cundrle MD, Second Place, American College of Cardiology Young Investigator | Award American College of Cardiology, 2013
- Healthgrades — 2013Mentor to Karine Sahakyan MD, PhD - American College of Cardiology 2013 Scientific Sessions Best Poster Award for scoring in top 3% of poster acceptances | American College of Cardiology, 2013
- Healthgrades — Mentor to Anna Svatikova, MD, PhD, American Heart Association Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolc Health, 2015 Lifestyle Young Investigator Award Finalist | American Heart Association, 2015
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Preventive Cardiology
Conditions & Treatments
Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyObesityHeart FailureCardiomyopathyHypertension
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice