Dr. Kevin Greason, MD
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56 y/o
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Dr. Kevin Greason, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Rochester, MN and has been practicing for 23 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and cardiology.Read his story
Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
very high
more than 95% of peers
Hypotension
very high
more than 92% of peers
Aortic Stenosis
very high
more than 88% of peers
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Dr. Greason's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Greason "Interests Adult acquired cardiac and vascular surgery Endovascular surgery Mitral valve repair Aneurysm surgery "
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Greason "Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic are part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and health care professionals who provide individualized care for each patient. Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting one opinion — your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in coordination. Specialists work together to provide exactly the care you need."
2 Specialties
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiology
3 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
- Vascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
54 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autonomic Disorders
- Benign Tumor
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Heart Tumors, Malignant
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Pericardial Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension
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19 Procedures
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Impella Device
- Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Paracentesis
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- BMS - University of Colorado School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1988
- MD-University of Colorado School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1988
- General Surgery Naval Medical Center San DiegoInternship Hospital | Completed 1989
- Chief Resident - General Surgery Naval Medical Center San DiegoResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- General Surgery Naval Medical Center San DiegoResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- Endovascular Surgery University of PittsburghFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
- Thoracic Surgery Fellowship, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- First Place 12th Annual Academic Research Competition Category Case Report Naval Medical Center San Diego CA, 1997
- 1994First Place, 2nd Annual Resident's Research Forum Society of General Surgeons of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1994
- 1988Surgical Intern of the Year Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, 1988
- Outstanding Chief Resident Award Mercy Trauma, San Diego, CA, 1994
- OT Clagett Travel Award for Outstanding Clinical and Academic Achievement Mayo Clinic in Rochester, 2001
- Commendation Medal, Red Beach, Republic of the Philippines United States Navy, 1990
- Graduated with Honors University of Colorado School of Medicine, 1988
- First Place, 2nd Annual Resident's Research Forum Society of General Surgeons of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1994
- Honorable Mention Good Author Project Mayo Clinic in Rochester, 2009
- First Place, 12th Annual Academic Research Competition, Category 3 (Case Report) Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, 1997
- Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor, Kuwait United States Navy, 1991
- Surgical Intern of the Year Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, 1988
- Honorable Mention, 3rd Annual Resident's Research Forum Society of General Surgeons of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1995
Media & Publications
- Reoperation for mitral paravalvular leak: a single-centre experience with 200 patients.,
- Comparison of open surgical techniques for repair of types III and IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.,
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- American College of Cardiology, Member
- American College of Surgeons, Member
- Clinical Practice Committee Department of Surgery, Member
- Edwards PARTNER III Transcatheter Valve Study, Board Member
- Mayo Infection Surveillance Subcommittee MISSC Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees, Member
- Minnesota Chapter Society of Thoracic Surgeons, President
- Quality Committee Department of Surgery, Member
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member
- Tips for Improving Processes Department of Surgery, Chair
- Workforce on Clinical Education Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member
- Workforce on Coding and Reimbursement Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member
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I am a 51 year old male that needed aortic valve replacement. I felt that Dr. Greason being of similar age could better relate to me. He is friendly, straight forward. He will not talk down to you. There are videos of him online. I traveled 275 miles to have him perform my surgery and of course...Read More
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