Dr. Raul Espinosa, MD
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Dr. Raul Espinosa, MD is a cardiology specialist in Rochester, MN and has been practicing for 28 years. He specializes in cardiology, internal medicine, and more.Read his story
Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
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Pericardial Disease
very high
more than 99% of peers
Aortic Ectasia
very high
more than 99% of peers
Confusion
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Espinosa's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Espinosa "Interests Echocardiography Pacemakers and defibrillators Valvular heart disease Thoracic aortic aneurysm disease Pericardial disease General clinical cardiology "
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Espinosa "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."
3 Â Specialties
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
2 Â Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
113 Â Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- 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
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autonomic Disorders
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Cluster Headache
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Concussion
- Confusion
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Dementia
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Dystonia
- Endocarditis
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Gait Abnormality
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
- Low Back Pain
- Meningiomas
- Migraine
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Optic Neuritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Polymyositis
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
- Septal Defect
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Stroke
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Syncope
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
- Venous Hypertension
- Vertigo
- Visual Field Defects
Less
17 Â Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- 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
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
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
- BA - History University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesUndergraduate School | Graduated 1980
- MD Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1984
- Internship - Internal Medicine Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1985
- Resident - Internal Medicine Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1987
- Fellow - Cardiology Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 1990
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Excellence of Research Award American Medical Association, 1983
- Bernard Levy Award in Nephrology/Autonomic Pharmacology Awarding Organization, 1983
- DOM Laureate Award in Cardiology Awarding Organization, 2005
- Bachelor of Arts Magna cum Laude University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1980
- Travel Award Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration, 1987
- Excellence of Research Award Mead Johnson, 1983
Media & Publications
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- American College of Cardiology, Fellow
- American Medical Association, Member
- Cardiology Contribution Intramural Newsletter Department of Internal Medicine, Member
- Coordinator Cardiology Contribution Intramural Newsletter Department of Internal Medicine, Member
- Editorial Board Member Mayo Clinic Update Newsletter, Board Member
- Mayo Clinic Update Newsletter, Member
- Mortar Board National Honor Society, Member
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Member
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Member
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member
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