Vuyisile T. Nkomo MD, MPH

Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D., M.P.H., is a cardiologist with an interest in echocardiography and heart valve disease. 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.

Dr. Nkomo is interested in various aspects of cardiovascular diseases, in particular, valvular heart diseases and echocardiography. Dr. Nkomo's research has led to the awareness that valvular heart diseases are a major public health problem. His active research interests in echocardiography also focus on the detection, assessment, and management of valvular heart disease. Dr. Nkomo is highly involved in the education of future physicians and trainees as well as in continuing professional development for practicing health care providers and researchers.