Nathan W. Taggart

Nathan W. Taggart, M.D., is a Professor of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic with dual appointments as Consultant in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology (Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine) and the Division of Interventional Cardiology (Department of Cardiovascular Medicine). His career includes prior training as a Senior Fellow at UCSF and extensive leadership roles in Mayo Clinic's Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program.

His research focuses on minimally invasive treatments for congenital heart disease, including:

• Transcatheter valve replacements (pulmonary/tricuspid)
• Stent therapy for aortic coarctation
• Radiation-reduction strategies in catheterization labs
• Quality-of-life outcomes post-intervention

Notable awards include:

• Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor (2020)
• PICS Young Leadership Award (2015)
• Mayo Teacher of the Year (2013)
• Merck Award (UNC, 2004)

As Fellowship Program Director, he oversees pediatric cardiology training and chairs key educational committees. He maintains active fellowships in ACC, SCAI, and AAP.