Dr. Richard J Rodeheffer, MD

Dr. Richard Rodeheffer is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated nearly five decades to caring for patients with heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and brings 49 years of clinical experience to his practice. His extensive background in cardiology enables him to provide comprehensive care for complex heart-related conditions.

Dr. Rodeheffer practices at Mayo Clinic Rochester in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in treating serious heart conditions including heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively throughout the body. His expertise also extends to managing cor pulmonale, which affects the right side of the heart, and amyloidosis, a rare disorder involving abnormal protein deposits. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as contrast echocardiography, which uses special imaging to evaluate heart function and structure.