Summary

Dr. Virend Somers is a physician specializing in cardiovascular disease, neurology, nephrology, and gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal College of Health Sciences and brings four and a half decades of clinical experience to his practice. His extensive background spans multiple medical specialties, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for complex conditions.

Dr. Somers practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He focuses on treating patients with heart rhythm disorders, breathing difficulties, and shortness of breath. His expertise includes performing stress tests to evaluate heart function and overseeing cardiac rehabilitation programs that help patients recover and strengthen their cardiovascular health through specialized exercise protocols.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Kwazulu-Natal College Of Health Sciences
  • 4 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mayo Clinic Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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Med School: University Of Kwazulu-Natal College Of Health Sciences Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: Universidade De Sao Paulo Faculdade De Medicina Sao Paulo (Fmsp-Usp) Med School: Yale University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Virend Kristen Somers

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Dean Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • PreferredOne
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Virend Kristen Somers has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Virend Kristen Somers has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Disease
  • Gastroenterology
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Kwazulu-Natal College Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Virend Somers's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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