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Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD
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Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery* Age 62
Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN.
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Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN and has 37 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University in 1987 and completed a residency at University Of Pa Health System|University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn.They currently practice at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. At present, Dr. Pochettino received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Pochettino is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 MN - Heart Surgery
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Maze Procedure
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Maze Procedure
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Maze Procedure
Heart Defect Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Amyloidosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bradycardia
Breast Cancer
Brugada Syndrome
Cancer
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Complex Single Ventricle Transposition of the Great Arteries
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Congestive Heart Failure
Connective Tissue Disorders
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Double Outlet Right Ventricle
Ebstein's Anomaly
Eisenmenger's Complex
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
First Degree Heart Block
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Diseases
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypotension
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Long QT Syndrome
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous (P-V) Connection
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Truncus Arteriosus
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vascular Rings
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Surgery
Lobectomy
Lung Removal
Lung Surgery
Resection of Cardiac Tumor

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Jun 04, 2023
Dr. Pochettino listens to what you have to say and voices his opinions as to his recommendations. He is thorough, caring, and visits with you everyday pre and post surgery. My local cardiologist said he is the best cardio surgeon he has ever met.
— Jun 04, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic are part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and health care professionals who provide individualized care for each patient. Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting one opinion — your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in coordination. Specialists work together to provide exactly the care you need.
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Biography
  • Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1987. He specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplant Surgery.
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Specialties*
Cardiovascular Surgery
Transplant Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Pa Health System|University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pochettino's profile.

Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester.

Yes, Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Pochettino has over 37 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN

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