Edwin A. Takahashi

Edwin A. Takahashi, M.D., is a vascular and interventional radiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in vascular imaging, cardiac imaging, and minimally invasive treatments for vascular diseases. His clinical focus includes dialysis access management, peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, and IVC filter placement. He holds leadership roles in the American Heart Association and Mayo Clinic's radiology residency program.

Education:

• 2019: Fellowship in Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic
• 2018: Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic
• 2014: Transitional Internship, Methodist Hospital of Indiana
• 2013: MD, John A. Burns University of Hawaii
• 2009: BA in Biochemistry, Oberlin College

Research Interests: Dr. Takahashi's research focuses on renovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, and venous stenosis. He investigates novel imaging techniques and interventions to improve outcomes for patients with vascular access issues and chronic limb-threatening ischemia. His work emphasizes disparities in care and telehealth applications in cardiovascular medicine.

Professional Contributions: He chairs committees for the American Heart Association (AHA) and serves on executive teams for vascular organizations. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing racial disparities in vascular care and radial access techniques in peripheral interventions.

Awards:

• 2023: Carmen Award for Educational Excellence
• 2023: AHA Fellow
• 2022: Mayo Radiology Residency Distinguished Educator

Labs/Teams: Active in the Gonda Vascular Center and Mayo Clinic's interventional radiology research group, focusing on translational studies in vascular access preservation and minimally invasive therapies.