Biographical summary
Suraj Kapa, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty certification in cardiac electrophysiology. He attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and obtained specialty training in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Areas of expertise include:
- Management of patients with electrophysiological / arrhythmia problems related to specific heart conditions, such as myocarditis, cardiac sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, and other ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies
- Complex cardiac ablation, including for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias ranging from supraventricular tachycardia to atrial fibrillation to ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions
- Epicardial ablation for complex arrhythmias
- Specialized biopsy approaches using electrophysiology guidance to enhance the ability to diagnose causes of heart failure
- Complex care related to ventricular arrhythmias, in coordination with heart failure and cardiac surgical team members
- Clinical research trials related to the care of the arrhythmia patient
- Translational research related to development of new technologies for autonomic disorders, risk stratification, and treatment of cardiac conditions
Dr. Kapa has led a number of initiatives at Mayo Clinic, where he currently serves the Department of Cardiology as the director of visiting professorships. He serves as section editor of Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and also as a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals and has been engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve care delivery within Heart Rhythm Services.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Ventricular arrhythmia ablation
- Atrial arrhythmia ablation
- Autonomic control of arrhythmias
- Innovation of novel imaging and ablation strategies for cardiac arrhythmias
- Integration of artificial intelligence into cardiac risk prediction and treatment
- Integration of virtual reality into cardiac education and procedural care
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2013
FellowClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania
- 2012
FellowCardiovascular Diseases, University of Pennsylvania
- 2009
Internship/ResidencyDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2009
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2006
MDNew Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- 2003
BADrew University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2010
Foundation Young Investigator Award in Cardiac ChannelopathiesSudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation
- 2009
Outstanding Research AwardMayo Clinic
- 2005
Golden Apple FinalistNew Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- 2003
NHLBI Research AwardUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- 2002
UMDNJ-NJMS Research AwardUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- 2001
Phi Beta KappaDrew University
- 2001
Sigma Pi SigmaDrew University
- 2001
Pi Mu EpsilonDrew University
- 2000
Omicron Delta EpsilonDrew University
Professional memberships
- 2020
MemberInternational Moonshot Team
- 2019
Member2030 Vision Identity Team
- 2018 - present
MemberScientific & Clinical Documents Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
- 2015 - 2017
MemberBest Practices and Quality Improvement Subcommittee, American College of Cardiology
- 2014 - present
MemberFellowship Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
- 2014 - present
MemberGood Laboratory Practices Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
- 2014 - present
MemberCardiovascular Disease Oriented Group
- 2013 - present
MemberClinical Competence Committee, Electrophysiology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester
- 2012 - 2015
MemberNCDR ICD Research and Publications Subcommittee, American College of Cardiology
- 2011 - 2018
MemberEducation Committee, Heart Rhythm Society
- 2011 - 2012
MemberCardiology Grand Rounds Education Committee, University of Pennsylvania Health System
- 2011
MemberCardiology Program Director Selection Committee, University of Pennsylvania Health System
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
- 2010
First AuthorNational Heart Lung and Blood Institute
- 2009 - 2014
PresidentRFID in Healthcare Consortium
- 2009 - present
MemberHeart Rhythm Society
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2006 - 2010
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2006 - 2010
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2003 - 2006
ChairInformation Technology Committee, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
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Core Faculty MemberElectrophysiology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Publications