Biographical summary
Regis I. Fernandes, M.D., is a general cardiologist, with specialty interest in Preventive Cardiology. His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of lipid disorders and general cardiology issues, such as coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemias, heart failure, valvular heart disease and arrhythmias
- Cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology and sports cardiology
- Complex coordination of care with other cardiovascular subspecialties
- Providing consultations in the Mayo Clinic's Executive Health Program, offering personalized and time-effective evaluations catered to the unique needs of executives' busy schedules
- Promoting each patient's understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Fernandes is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- General cardiology
- Enchocardiography
- Preventive cardiology
- Lipid disorders
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1998
Fellow - CardiologyMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami
- 1995
Residency - Internal MedicineMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami
- 1992
Fellow - CardiologyInstituto de Cardiologia
- 1991
Resident - Internal MedicineHospital Saude
- 1989
MDUniversidade de Caxias do Sul, School of Medicine
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Clinical LipidologyAmerican Board of Clinical Lipidology
- 2005
Adult Transthoracic Plus Transesophageal EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
- 1998
Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2018
Oral Presentation Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2018 Abstract CompetitionNational Lipid Association
- 1989
Selected for The William Harrington Training Program for Latin American Medical StudentsUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
FellowNational Lipid Association (NLA)
- 2019 - present
MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
- 2018 - present
MemberAlumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC)
- 2017 - present
MemberEuropean Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- 2017 - present
MemberEuropean Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
- 2015 - 2016
Physician ChairWest Central Wisconsin, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2012 - 2016
Physician ChairMayo Clinic Health System, Community and Comprehensive Cardiology Clinical Practice Committee (CCCV-CPC)
- 2011 - present
MemberNational Lipid Association (NLA)
- 2010 - 2012
Physician ChairMayo Clinic Health System
- 2008 - 2016
Physician ChampionWest Central Wisconsin, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2004 - present
FellowAmerican Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- 1998 - present
FellowAmerican College of Cardiology (ACC)
Publications