Patricia A. Pellikka, M.D., is a cardiologist with special interest in echocardiography. Her clinical focus includes: valvular heart disease, carcinoid heart disease, chronic ischemic heart disease, and applying echocardiographic imaging to evaluate disease and improve outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Pellikka is active in research and education. She has mentored more than 100 residents and fellows. She authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. Dr. Pellikka chairs Mayo Clinic's Division of Cardiovascular Ultrasound.