Joseph F. Maalouf

Joseph F. Maalouf, M.D. is a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Rochester specializing in echocardiography and structural heart diseases. As Director of the Interventional Echocardiography Imaging Service, he guides complex valve interventions including TAVR and mitral clip procedures.

His educational foundation includes an MD and BS (with high distinction) from American University of Beirut (1975), followed by cardiology fellowships at Columbia Presbyterian/St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital (1979) and Mount Sinai Hospital (1980) with echocardiography specialization.

Dr. Maalouf's research focuses on advancing 3-D and transesophageal echocardiography for valvular disease diagnostics. His work directly supports structural heart interventions through real-time imaging guidance and practice improvement initiatives like the Mars Project.

Key recognitions include:

• Mayo Clinic Division Award for Research in Cardiology (2004)
• Department of Medicine Teamwork Award (2006)
• National Board of Echocardiography Certification (2015)
• Fellowships: American Heart Association (2001), American College of Cardiology (1981)

He maintains active international engagement through consulting roles at Khalifa University (UAE) and St. George Hospital (Lebanon), while co-founding the Mediterranean Association of Cardiovascular Echocardiography. His leadership in the Interventional Echocardiography Imaging Service drives innovation in structural heart disease management.