3 Best Cardiologists in Minneapolis, MN

“Dr. Norma Thiessen is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. She completed her medical school at the George Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Norma Thiessen finished her residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. She has a special interest in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and women's heart health. Dr. Norma Thiessen is a member of the American College of Cardiology. She currently practices at the Minneapolis Heart Institute. Her services are also available in Lakeville, New Prague, and Shakopee. She is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and St. Francis Regional Medical Center. The hospital is recognized internationally as one of the leading providers of heart and vascular care in the world. Minneapolis Heart Institute focuses on the full range of cardiovascular specialties, working toward excellence in all areas of heart disease, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.”

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“Dr. Thomas Knickelbine completed his medical education at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He did his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and he obtained his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease from the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Thomas Knickelbine is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular CT. He also completed Level III training in cardiac and peripheral CT. He has professional interests in heart health and prevention, general cardiology, echocardiography, diagnostic imaging, coronary angiography, preventive cardiology, and calcium scoring. He is the co-director of HeartScan Minnesota and director of Preventive Cardiology. His interests focus on the detection and research of new approaches to diagnosing and preventing cardiovascular disease. Dr. Thomas Knickelbine has written and published multiple abstracts, presentations, and papers surrounding the need for coronary artery plaque for early detection and optimal treatment.”

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“Dr. Peter Zimbwa graduated from the University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Zimbabwe. He completed his internships at the University of Zimbabwe Teaching Hospitals and hospitals in the United Kingdom. Dr. Peter Zimbwa finished his residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, advanced heart failure, and transplant cardiology. He is well-versed in Heart Transplantation, Heart Failure, and Ventricular Assist Devices. Dr. Peter Zimbwa specializes in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD). He is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and St. Francis Regional Medical Center. His practice also extends to Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Centennial Lakes (Edina) and Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Shakopee.”

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