Philip L. Wackel

Dr. Philip L. Wackel is a Physician Scientist specializing in Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology at Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves on the Program Education Committee at Mayo Clinic in Rochester (2019-present) and as a Content Expert for the Ask Mayo Expert Knowledge Content Board in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases.

Dr. Wackel's research interests encompass Pediatric Electrophysiology with expertise in radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, three-dimensional mapping systems, temporary pacing, transesophageal pacing, electrophysiology studies, transvenous and epicardial pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), implantable loop recorders, and pharmacologic management of arrhythmia. His clinical focus includes treating heart arrhythmias in children.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent research output with significant contributions to expert consensus guidelines, particularly the 2021 PACES Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices in Pediatric Patients. His work spans multiple subfields including Ebstein anomaly management, pediatric device therapy, and ablation techniques.

• 2012: 2nd place for Presentation in Clinical Research Division Pittsburgh Fellow's Research Day, American Heart Association
• 2009: Pediatric Resident of the Month, Shands Hospital, University of Florida
• 2003: Summa Cum Laude, Creighton University
• 2003: Multiple Academic Scholarships, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2001: Superior Scholastic Achievement Award, Creighton University

Dr. Wackel maintains active involvement in professional organizations including the Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society, Heart Rhythm Society (as a Fellow), Midwest Pediatric Cardiology Society, and Minnesota Medical Association. His educational background includes a BS in Biology from Creighton University (2003), MD from University of Nebraska Medical Center (2007), Pediatrics residency at University of Florida (2010), Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2013), and Pediatric Electrophysiology fellowship at Duke University (2014).

His clinical practice at Mayo Clinic focuses on comprehensive care for pediatric patients with cardiac rhythm disorders, utilizing advanced techniques in ablation therapy, device implantation, and arrhythmia management.