Paul A. Friedman, M.D.

  1. Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  2. Cardiologist
  3. Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine

Departments

  1. Cardiovascular Medicine

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Dr. Paul Friedman is a Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He is ABIM board certified in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology, and is an active participant in the MOC process.

Previously, Dr. Friedman served as Director of the Cardiac Implantable Device Lab, Mayo Clinic. He is a trained electrical engineer, with deep experience in innovation (> 40 patents issued, named Minnesota Top Inventor), and scientific research (> 250 scientific original publications). He is a committed educator, serving as a director for 5 national and international meetings, editor of 7 textbooks, and author of over 60 book chapters. He is a frequent visiting professor and lecturer at educational meetings.

  1. Stroke prevention
  • Atrial fibrillation management, including medications, remote monitoring, medications, ablation, and left atrial appendage closure
  • Ventricular arrhythmia management (PVCs, VT)
  • Medical and ablative management of SVTs
  • Complex cardiac ablation, atrial and ventricular arrhythmia
  • Cardiac device insertion, including leadless pacemaker, His bundle pacing, and subcutaneous defibrillator
  • Interventional procedures (venoplasty, snaring) for pacemaker, ICD, and resynchronization device placement
  • Percutaneous epicardial access for complex ablation and appendage closure
  • Implantable device extraction
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 1997
    Fellow - Cardiovascular ElectrophysiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1996
    Fellow - Cardiovascular MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1993
    Resident - Department of Internal MedicineStanford University
  5. 1991
    Internship - Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Washington
  6. 1990
    MDStanford University
  7. 1985
    BA - Plan II Honors Liberal Arts ProgramUniversity of Texas
  8. 1985
    BS - Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Texas

Certifications

  1. 1998
    Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    NAI FellowMayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2023
    2023 Team Science Award: Artificial Intelligence Electrocardiogram (AI ECG)Mayo Clinic
  3. 2022
    2022 Mayo Clinic Distinguished InventorMayo Clinic
  4. 2021
    Stanford University Names World's Top 2% Scientists, 2021Stanford University
  5. 2018
    Outstanding LecturerThe 14th International Dead Sea Symposium (IDSS) on Innovations in Cardiac Arrhythmias and Heart Failure
  6. 2014
    Innovation-Bright Idea, DOM Allied Health Recognition AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 2013
    Top Inventors: 500 Leading InventorsTwin Cities Business
  8. 1997
    William H.J. Summerskill Award in Subspecialty Trainee ResearchMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 1997
    Bristol Meyers Squib ACC Travel Award and GrantHeart Rhythm Society
  10. 1995
    ACC/Littmann Scholarship AwardAmerican College of Cardiology
  11. 1995
    Genetech/American College of Cardiology Meetin GrantStanford University
  12. 1994
    AFCR Midwest Trainee Investigator AwardAmerican Federation for Clinical Research
  13. 1990
    Stanford University Dean's Award for Distinguished ResearchStanford University
  14. 1986
    Stanford Alumni Medical Student ScholarshipStanford University
  15. 1985
    Graduated with High Honors (BS and BA)University of Texas
  16. 1981
    Ernest J. Cockrell Scholarship AwardUniversity of Texas
  17. 1981
    Engineering Honor RollUniversity of Texas
  18. 1981
    Golden Key National Honor SocietyUniversity of Texas
  19. 1981
    Mayo Clinical Practice Innovation GrantUniversity of Texas
  20.  
    Distinguished College ScholarUniversity of Texas
  21.  
    Dean's ListUniversity of Texas
  22.  
    Alpha Lambda DeltaUniversity of Texas
  23.  
    Engineering ScholarUniversity of Texas

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Advisory Board MemberPresident's Discovery Translation Program Scientific Advisory Group
  2. 2018 - 2019
    Vice ChairHeart Rhythm Society Board of Trustees
  3. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  4. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  5. 2016 - present
    ChairCardiovascular Services Center Clinical Registry Subcommittee
  6. 2015 - present
    CV IT Committee
  7. 2015 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Center for Connected Care
  8. 2015
    Editorial Board MemberEditorial Review Board, Heart Rhythm
  9. 2013 - 2015
    Committee MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  10. 2013 - 2014
    Board MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  11. 2011 - 2012
    Editorial Board MemberHeart Rhythm
  12. 2011
    Board MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  13. 2011
    TrusteeHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  14. 2008 - 2012
    Vice ChairPublications Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  15. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Device Tracings Conference
  16. 2008 - present
    Editor-in-ChiefSearch Task Force Journal, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  17. 2007 - present
    MemberSCA 360 Task Force, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  18. 2006 - present
    Fellowship MemberHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  19. 2006 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  20. 2005 - present
    MemberECG and Arrhythmia Committee, American Heart Association
  21. 2004 - 2008
    ChairWeb Oversight Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  22. 2003 - 2006
    MemberScientific Sessions Program Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  23. 2003 - 2006
    MemberYoung Invesitgator Award Committee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  24. 2002
    MemberNASPE Revenue Generation Task Force, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  25. 2001 - 2004
    MemberClinical Electrophysiology Committee, American College of Cardiology
  26. 2000
    Medical EditorHeart and Blood Vessels Center, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  27. 2000
    MemberCardioversion Practice Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2000
    MemberHeart and Blood Vessels Center, MayoClinic.com, Health Management Resources
  29. 1999
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  30. 1999
    MemberInternal Medicine and Medical Subspecialties, Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  31. 1999
    MemberSubcommittee on Subspecialty Training, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  32. 1998 - 2008
    Co-DirectorCardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 1998 - 2001
    MemberPractice Guidelines Subcommittee, Heart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)
  34. 1998
    DeveloperElectrophysiology Web Page, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  35. 1998
    Medical DirectorElectrophysiology Web Page, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  36. 1998
    MemberCardiovascular Grand Rounds Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  37. 1998
    MemberNominating Committee, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  38. 1998 - present
    Director of EducationElectrophysiology Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  39. 1998 - present
    MemberElectrophysiology Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  40. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  41. 1998 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  42. 1998 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  43. 1997 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  44. 1997 - present
    MemberCardiac Electrophysiology Society
  45. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  46. 1995 - 1997
    MemberCardiovascular Fellows Representative, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  47. 1995
    Beta TesterACCSAP CD-ROM Committee, American College of Cardiology
  48. 1994 - 1995
    MemberGoverning Council, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  49. 1982 - 1983
    MemberLiberal Arts Council, The University of Texas at Austin
  50. 1981 - 1982
    MemberFreshman Engineering Council, The University of Texas at Austin
  51.  
    State RepresentativeMinnesota Chapter, American College of Cardiology
  52.  
    Abstract ReviewerHeart Rhythm Society (formerly NASPE)