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Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.

  1. Interventional Cardiologist
  2. Director, Ischemic Heart Disease Program, Minnesota
  3. Vice Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine, Minnesota
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Malcolm R. Bell, MBBS, is an interventional cardiologist with special interests in complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), transradial approach, and adjunctive antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy. He also is an attending consultant in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Currently, he is Vice Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and former Chair of the Division of Ischemic Heart Disease and Coronary Intensive Care Unit. His clinical areas of interest include:

  • Chronic coronary artery disease - evaluation, risk stratification, coronary intervention, and secondary prevention
  • Complex PCI
  • Advancing the utilization of transradial access for coronary angiography and PCI
  • Management of acute cardiac emergencies and management of patients in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
  • Management of cardiogenic shock
  • Focusing on patient-centric care with an emphasis of shared decision making

Dr. Bell is also highly regarded in the field of education and provides teaching and mentorship to residents and fellows. He also has a significant interest in research and has published widely.

  1. Acute coronary syndrome
  2. Cardiogenic shock
  3. Heart attack
  1. Cardiac catheterization
  2. Coronary angiogram
  3. Coronary angioplasty and stenting
  4. Coronary artery stenting
  5. Intensive care
  6. Percutaneous coronary interventions
  • Interventional cardiology — PCI (stents)
  • Antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy for acute coronary syndromes and PCI
  • Transradial angiography
  • Cardiac imaging in the Cath Lab and radiation safety
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes including NSTEMI and STEMI
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
  • Imaging of vulnerable plaque
  • Coronary physiology (FFR and iFR)
  1. 1989
    Fellow - Senior Research Fellow, Dept of Physiology and BiophysicsMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1989
    MD - Cardiovascular Research Fellow, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1988
    Fellow - Cardiovascular Fellow, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Mayo Medical SchoolMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1987
    Tutor/Registrar - Cardiology RegistrarRoyal Adelaide Hospital
  5. 1986
    Tutor/Registrar - Cardiology RegistrarFlinders Medical Centre
  6. 1985
    Resident - Internal MedicineRoyal Adelaide Hospital
  7. 1982
    Internship - GeneralRoyal Adelaide Hospital
  8. 1981
    MB BSUniversity of Adelaide
  9. 1980
    Other - Final Examinations - Medicine: Distinction; Surgery: Distinction; Psychiatry: CreditUniversity of Adelaide Medical School

Certifications

  1. 1987
    CardiologyRoyal Australian College of Physicians

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  2. 2019
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2018
    Excellence in Clinical TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  4. 2017
    Interventional Fellows Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine
  5. 2013
    2013 Cardiovascular Outstanding Teachers of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2013
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  7. 2012
    One of the Best Educators for Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2011
    Teacher of the Year award: Department Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2011
    One of the Best Educators for Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2010
    One of the Best Educators for Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2010
    Teacher of the Year Award/Hall of Fame Award, Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  12. 2009
    Teacher of the Year Award: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2009
    One of the Best Educators for Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2008
    Teacher of the Year Award: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2008
    One of the Best Educators for Resident EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2007
    Department of Medicine Bright Ideas Innovation Award for the Fast Track Protocol TeamDepartment of Internal Medicine
  17. 2005
    Excellence Through Teamwork AwardSTEMI Door to Balloon Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  18. 2001
    Teacher of the Year Award, Continued Excellence in Teaching Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  19. 1999
    Undergraduate teaching: Teaching Excellence RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 1996
    Teacher of the Year Award: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  21. 1995
    Teacher of the Year Award: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular DiseasesMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  22. 1991
    Cum Laude award (Original abstract presentation)Society of Computed Body Tomography Abstract Awards Session, Washington, D.C.
  23. 1987
    Overseas Research Fellowship - South Australian Lions Heart Research FoundationMayo Clinic in Rochester
  24. 1973
    Australian Commonwealth ScholarshipHigh School

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - 2022
    Member, Full CommitteePersonnel Committee
  2. 2018 - present
    Full MemberMidwest Clinical Practice Committee (MWCPC) Space Subcommittee
  3. 2005 - 2007
    MemberMedical-Industry Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  4. 2003 - 2005
    MemberWorking Group on Procedures Training, American College of Cardiology
  5. 2003 - 2005
    Advisory Board MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
  6. 2003 - 2004
    ChairInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  7. 2001 - 2003
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  8. 2000 - 2009
    CouncilCouncil on Cardiovascular Radiology, American Heart Association
  9. 2000 - present
    MemberCouncil on Cardiovascular Radiology, American Heart Association
  10. 1999 - 2000
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  11. 1998 - present
    CounselorMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  12. 1998 - present
    MemberMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  13. 1997 - 1999
    MemberRadiation Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 1993 - 1999
    MemberIntracoronary Imaging Working Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  15. 1993 - 1998
    MemberCardiovascular Imaging Working Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  16. 1993 - 1998
    MemberWomen and Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  17. 1993 - present
    MemberCardiac Catheterization Fellows Education Committee, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  18. 1992 - 1996
    MemberCardiovascular Research Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 1992 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  20. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  21. 1992 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  22. 1992 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  23. 1989 - present
    Member-at-LargeMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 1989 - present
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  25. 1987 - present
    FellowRoyal Australasian College of Physicians
  26. 1986 - 2000
    Associate MemberCardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
  27. 1985 - 1987
    RepresentativeSouth Australian Salaried Medical Officers Association
  28.  
    MemberCritical Care Committee, Critical Care Service, Department of Internal Medicine
  29.  
    MemberTask Force on Mayo Clinic Proceedings and Section of Publications Leadership Assessment and Search, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  30.  
    Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees

Publications

Research activities

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