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Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., M.S.

  1. Cardiologist
  2. Echocardiographer
  3. Internist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Francisco Lopez-Jimenez M.D., MSc., is a cardiologist with specialty interest in prevention and is the Chair of the Division of Preventive Cardiology. His clinical focus includes:

  • Prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Management of complex lipid cases
  • Cardiovascular risk stratification
  • Management of cardiovascular risk factors
  • Heart-healthy nutrition
  • Management of coronary disease
  • Management of obesity in patients with heart disease
  1. Heart disease
  2. Obesity
  1. Cardiovascular disease prevention
  2. Echocardiogram

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Lopez-Jimenez is active in research related to heart disease prevention, identifying the patient at risk for heart attacks and strokes, and as Codirector of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology he conducts numerous studies applying artificial intelligence to detect heart disease. As the Editor-in-Chief of Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health he promotes the diffusion of scientific knowledge in the medical community with focus on digital health.

  • Heart disease prevention
  • Assessment of cardiovascular risk
  • Coronary disease management
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Management of obesity in patients with cardiovascular diseases
  • Echocardiography
  1. 2019
    MBA - Masters in Business and AdministrationAugsburg University
  2. 2001
    Fellow - Advanced EchocardiographyDivision of Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  3. 2000
    Fellow - Cardiology Training ProgramDivision of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center
  4. 1999
    Research FellowshipDepartment of Behavioral Medicine, Schools of Psychology and Medicine, University of Miami
  5. 1998
    Research FellowshipDivision of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center
  6. 1997
    Fellow - Clinical and Research Fellow, Non-Invasive LaboratoryDivision of Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  7. 1996
    MS - Clinical EpidemiologyHarvard School of Public Health
  8. 1996
    Research Fellowship - Clinical EpidemiologyDivision of General Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  9. 1994
    ResidentNational Institute of Internal Medicine and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran
  10. 1991
    MDLeon School of Medicine, Guanajuato University
  11. 1990
    InternshipNational Institute of Internal Medicine and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran

Certifications

  1. 2012
    Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2011
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2009
    EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Special Recognition as Distinguished Alumnus, Leon School of MedicineLeon School of Medicine, Guanajuato University
  2. 2013
    Lifetime achievement award, given by the University of Guanajuato and Hospital Aranda de la ParraUniversity of Guanajuato and Hospital Aranda de la Parra
  3. 2009
    Distinguished Citizen AwardAwarding Organization
  4. 2007
    Mayo Excellence Through Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic
  5. 2004
    Scientist Development AwardAmerican Heart Association
  6. 2001
    The Career Development Award in Preventive Cardiology.American College of Cardiology
  7. 2001
    Distinguished Citizen AwardMexican Government for the Initiative on Obesity and CVD in Mexico
  8. 1997
    Postdoctoral Research FellowshipNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  9. 1995
    Trainee Investigator AwardAmerican Federation of Clinical Research and Association of American Physicians
  10. 1994
    CONACYT Competitive ScholarshipNational Council of Science and Technology, Mexico City, Mexico
  11. 1991
    Ranked First, Class 91Leon School of Medicine, Guanajuato University
  12. 1989
    Honor Roll, The Best Intern of the YearInstituto Nacional de la Nutricion, Salvador Zubiran
  13. 1984
    Summa Cum LaudeLeon School of Medicine, Guanajuato University
  14. 1979
    First place, National Math Competition, among >900 middle school representatives in MexicoNational Math Competition

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2025
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology/Health Care Innovation Section Leadership Council
  2. 2018 - present
    Co-DirectorDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Artificial Intelligence Working Group
  3. 2013
    MemberThe Obesity Society
  4. 2013 - present
    FacultyMayo Clinic Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center
  5. 2012 - present
    Director of ResearchDan Abraham Healthy Living Center
  6. 2012 - present
    MemberIschemic Heart Disease Council Executive Committee
  7. 2012 - present
    MemberSaint Marys Hospital Quality and Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  8. 2011 - present
    DirectorQuality Improvement and Safety, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  9. 2011 - present
    Scientific AdvisorTreatment Strategies - US Cardiology
  10. 2011 - present
    MemberNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  11. 2010 - 2012
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Meetings
  12. 2010
    Grant Application ReviewerCatalan Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Research
  13. 2010
    Abstract ReviewerAndaluza Society of Cardiology National Meeting
  14. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Echocardiography
  15. 2010 - present
    International Committee RepresentativeAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  16. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  17. 2009 - present
    MemberCouncil on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism, American Heart Association
  18. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Heart Association
  19. 2008 - 2011
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  20. 2007 - 2010
    MemberKnowledge and Encounter Research (KER) Unit
  21. 2007 - present
    MemberPatient Education Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  22. 2007 - present
    MemberCase-Based Learning System, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 2005 - present
    MemberQUEST Outcomes Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  24. 2005 - present
    MemberHeart Failure Quality Improvement Program
  25. 2004 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  26. 2004 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  27. 2002 - 2006
    MemberData Review Committee, Minnesota Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Initiative, Minnesota Department of Health
  28. 2002 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
  29. 2001 - 2006
    MemberSteering Committee, Guanajuato Project for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  30. 2001 - present
    MemberCardioVision 2020
  31. 2000 - 2006
    AdvisorHealth Policy, Government of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico
  32. 2000 - 2006
    MemberHealth Policy, Government of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico
  33. 2000 - 2001
    MemberClinical Endpoints Committee, VALIANT Trial, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  34. 1999 - 2000
    MemberInstitutional Board Review Committee, Mount Sinai Medical Center
  35.  
    DirectorHeart Failure Quality Improvement Program
  36.  
    Co-DirectorCase-Based Learning System, Department of Internal Medicine
  37.  
    Associate ChairResearch Committee, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  38.  
    DirectorPreventive Cardiology Fellowship Program, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  39.  
    MemberIschemic Heart Disease Program, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  40.  
    MemberCV Fellowship Program Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  41.  
    MemberQuality Improvement Committee, Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  42.  
    MemberEchocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.