Heart rhythm management (electrophysiology) program
Heart rhythm management (electrophysiology) program
Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital features one of the largest and most comprehensive arrhythmia programs in the country. Our team of electrophysiologists, skilled technicians, advanced practitioners and nurses collaborate closely to provide a full range of services and personalized care for heart rhythm management. We specialize in treating patients with complex conditions and perform nearly 1,900 procedures each year.
The heart rhythm management team establishes close partnerships with referring physicians, patients and families regarding complex treatment plans. We are dedicated to educating and empowering cardiovascular professionals and those impacted by life-threatening arrhythmias.
The program offers extensive expertise and cutting-edge technology in the following areas:
Complex ablation procedures using 3D mapping systems
- Atrial fibrillation
- Epicardial ablation
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Arrhythmias associated with congenital heart disease
Lead extraction with laser assistance and surgical back-up
- Advanced ablation techniques
- Cryoballoon
- Surgery for atrial fibrillation (concomitant Maze procedures, minimally invasive procedures)
Cardiac device therapy for heart rhythm and heart failure management
- Including patients with genetic arrhythmias and complex congenital disease
Left atrial appendage occlusion device therapy
Care team
Charles C Gornick, MD
Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Heart Rhythm Management |
William Katsiyiannis, MD
Co-director of Genetic Arrhythmia Clinic |
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Raed Husam Abdelhadi, MD
Director of Electrophysiology |
Jay Sengupta, MD
Co-director of Cardiac Device Clinic Co-director of Genetic Arrhythmia Clinic |
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Chuen Tang, MD
Co-director of Cardiac Device Clinic |
Manjunath Pai, MD
Heart Rhythm Management Cardiologist |
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John S. Zakaib, MD
Heart Rhythm Management Cardiologist |
JoEllyn C. Moore, MD
Heart Rhythm Management Team |
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Daniel Melby, MD
Director of Electrophysiology Lab |
Elizabeth Hunt, NP-C | ||
Elizabeth Hoffman, PA-C | ![]() |
Courtney Schneider, PA | |
Tamara Langeberg, NP-C | Christy Maxfield, NP-C | ||
Allison Sill, NP-C | ![]() |
Amy Larson, PA-C |