Dr. Bernardo Mendes, MD

Dr. Bernardo Mendes is a vascular surgeon with 18 years of experience treating complex blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidade Federal De Santa Maria (Ufsm) Faculdade De Medicina and has dedicated his career to helping patients with serious vascular disorders. Dr. Mendes specializes in managing conditions that affect the body's major arteries and blood flow.

Dr. Mendes practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he focuses on treating patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and peripheral artery disease. He performs diagnostic procedures including Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate neck vessels, and ankle-brachial index testing to detect circulation problems in the legs. His expertise helps patients understand and manage serious vascular conditions that can affect their overall health and quality of life.