Biographical summary
Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D., M.P.H., is a cardiologist with an interest in echocardiography and heart valve disease. His clinical focus includes:
- Valve disease diagnosis and management
- Promoting each patient's understanding of his or her valve disease
- Making sure patients understand the many options available in the management of their valve disease
- Understanding each patient's unique expectations of living with valve disease
- Empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care
- Collaborating with the patients and Heart Team to make informed decisions about their care
- Collaborating with the Heart Team and providing echocardiographic services during surgery and interventional procedures
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nkomo is active in education and research, providing mentorship to medical students, residents and fellows. He is an author of publications that have had an impact on the diagnosis and management of valve disease.
Dr. Nkomo is Director of the Valvular Heart Disease Clinic at Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota, campus.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Valvular heart disease
- Valvular heart disease epidemiology
- Echocardiography
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2001
ResidentCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
Fellow - CardiologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
MPH - Cardiovascular epidemiologySchool of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- 1997
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1997
Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1994
MD - Honors, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)Meharry Medical College
- 1990
BS - Chemistry; Honors, Magna cum LaudeXavier University of Louisiana
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Stanford University Names World's top 2% Scientists, 2021Stanford University
- 2016
Excellence in Teaching, Internal Medicine Residency Program of the Department of Medicine Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine
- 2013
Excellence in Teaching, Internal Medicine Residency Program of the Department of Medicine Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine
- 2012
Department of Medicine and the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Best Educator for Resident EducationMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2010
Champion of Diversity awardOffice for Diversity, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2009
Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2009
Department of Medicine and the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Best educator recognitionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2007
Outstanding Contributions and Dedication to Echocardiography Training ProgramElectrocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2006
Outstanding Teacher of Physical Examination Skills, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine ResidentsMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2004
Kovler Fellows GrantUniversity of Cape Town
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
Member, Selection CommitteeAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
- 2013 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2013 - 2016
Executive Committee MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2013 - 2014
MemberMars Project, Valve Clinic Practice Improvement Project, Cardiovascular Diseases Clinical Practice, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
- 2009 - 2011
MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2007
FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
- 2002 - present
MemberAmerican Heart Association
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Echocardiography
- 1999 - present
MemberNational Medical Association
- 1998 - present
MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1994 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
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MemberEcho Lab Continuing Medical Education Committee, Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
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MemberEducation Committee, Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
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MemberClinical Practice Committee, Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
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MemberCV Service and Success in the Heartland
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MemberClinical Practice Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
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MemberData Safety Monitoring Board for study "B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (Nesiritide) and Post Myocardial Infarction Left Ventricular Remodeling: Pilot Study Assessing Safety"
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MemberEducation Committee, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
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Education CoordinatorResident Education Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
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MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Research Fellowship Program
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ParticipantMinnesota's Future Doctors Program
Publications
Research activities