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Office
300 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021Phone+1 507-451-1120Fax+1 507-444-6287
Summary
- Breno Pessanha, MD is a seasoned Cardiologist based in Faribault, MN. His subspecialties include Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Non-Invasive Cardiology. Dr. Pessanha completed his medical education and residencies at notable institutions such as George Washington University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He's currently utilizing his expertise as a consultant at Allina Health Owatonna Pharmacy and Mayo Clinic Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis, and medial tibial stress syndrome. Dr. Pessanha is also a prolific contributor to medical research, with several publications in respected journals like CASE, Radiology, and Circulation. His research work has been widely cited by others in the field. He's a recognized Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
- Mayo ClinicMedical Scholar, 2017 - 2017
- George Washington UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001 - 2005
- George Washington UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
- Fluminense Federal University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 2009 - 2017
- IL State Medical License 1998 - 2011
- DC State Medical License 2001 - 2010
- VA State Medical License 2000 - 2005
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- ASEFASE
- ASNCFASNC
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Diagnosis of a Giant Left Atrial Mass.Fatima M Ezzeddine, Ikram U Haq, Breno S Pessanha, Sorin V Pislaru, Melanie C Bois
CASE. 2022-08-01 - 5 citationsCharacterization of Intimal Changes in Coronary Artery Specimens with MR MicroscopyBreno S. Pessanha, Kimberlee Potter, Frank D. Kolodgie, Andrew Farb, Robert Kutys
Radiology. 2006-10-01 - 42 citationsReal-Time Magnetic Resonance-Guided Endovascular Repair of Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in SwineVenkatesh K. Raman, Parag Karmarkar, Michael A. Guttman, Alexander Dick, Dana C. Peters
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2005-06-21
Press Mentions
- Is It Love or Atrial Fibrillation?February 22nd, 2022
- Settling on a Steady Heart RhythmApril 9th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Portuguese
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