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John Stulak, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

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Thoracic Surgery Rochester, MN

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a board certified cardiovascular surgeon and Medical Director in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I have a special interest in the surgical treatment of advanced heart failure, including the use of ventricular assist devices in heart transplantation.
  • Back in the pool after open heart surgery: Mayo Clinic Radio

    On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, patient Clay "Trip" shares his story: from open heart surgery to chasing a world record. He's joined by Dr. John Stulak, the M

    Dr. John Stulak - Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic

    John Stulak, M.D., is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon and Medical Director in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

    #MayoClinicRadio podcast: 7/13/19

    Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio: 7/13/19 When one of the heart's natural pumps isn't working well, a ventricular assist device can be used to increase the amount of b

    Advanced Heart Failure Treatment with Left Ventricular Assist Device - Mayo Clin

    Mayo Clinic heart specialists describe considerations for treatment with ventricular assist devices (VAD) for patients living with advanced heart failure. John

    Updates in ventricular assist device technology - Mayo Clinic

    VAD experts John Stulak, M.D., Sudhir Kushwaha, M.D., Sarah Schettle, P.A.-C. and Gayatri Acharya, M.D., discuss current updates in ventricular assist device te

    Ventricular Assist Device surgical procedures and post-care for patients - Mayo

    Description: Mayo Heart Failure experts John Stulak, M.D., Sudhir Kushwaha, M.D., Sarah Schettle, P.A.-C. and Gayatri Acharya, M.D., review ventricular assist d

    Treatment of Mechanical Devices for Patients with Advanced Heart Failure - Mayo

    Heart Failure specialists John Stulak, M.D., Sudhir Kushwaha, M.D., Sarah Schettle, P.A.-C., Gayatri Acharya, M.D., discuss using ventricular assist devices in

    Mayo Clinic: Ventricular Assist Devices as Bridge to Transplantation: What You N

    John Stulak, M.D., discusses ventricular assist devices (VAD), including the HeartMate II and Heartware HVAD.

    Dick's Story - Strong Will to Live Leads Patient to Mayo Clinic

    In this Mayo Clinic video, patient Dick Feller, and John M. Stulak, M.D., cardiac surgeon, share his remarkable journey to Mayo Clinic for treatment of heart fa

    Mayo Clinic: Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) in Treatment of Advanced Heart Fai

    Drs. Rajiv Gulati, and John Stulak discusses the advancement of VADs and their role as a destination therapy in treating patients with advanced heart failure.

    Mayo Clinic: Ventricular Assist Devices as Bridge to Transplantation: Therapy Op

    In this video, Mayo Clinic heart surgeon John Stulak, M.D., discusses ventricular assist device therapy options for less sick patients with advanced heart failu

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, 2010 - 2011
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2006 - 2010
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Present and Future JACC State-of-the-Art Review Neoplasia and the Heart: Pathological Review of Effects with Clinical and Radiological Correlation  
    John P Bois, Kyle W Klarich, John M Stulak, Joseph J Maleszewski, ScienceDirect
  • Downregulation of BK Channel Function and Protein Expression in Coronary Arteriolar Smooth Muscle Cells of Type 2 Diabetic Patients  
    Kevin L Greason, John M Stulak, Richard C Daly, Cardiovascular Research

Other

Authored Content

  • Long-Term Sirolimus for Primary Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant RecipientsFebruary 2018
  • Long-Term Sirolimus for Primary Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant RecipientsFebruary 2018
  • Long-Term Sirolimus for Primary Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant RecipientsFebruary 2018
  • Long-Term Sirolimus for Primary Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant RecipientsFebruary 2018
  • Long-Term Sirolimus for Primary Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant RecipientsFebruary 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic Recognized for Outstanding Video in Telling Patient Stories
    Mayo Clinic Recognized for Outstanding Video in Telling Patient StoriesNovember 16th, 2020
  • Heart Surgery Keeps Trip Hedrick Swimming Strong
    Heart Surgery Keeps Trip Hedrick Swimming StrongDecember 18th, 2019
  • #MayoClinicRadio Podcast: 7/13/19
    #MayoClinicRadio Podcast: 7/13/19July 15th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations