Richard C. Daly

Dr. Richard C. Daly is a distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves in the Department of Surgery with a focus on the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, where he specializes in heart and lung transplantation, mitral valve repair, and robotic-assisted cardiac procedures.

Dr. Daly's research interests span several critical areas in cardiac surgery:

• Heart and lung transplantation
• Robotic-assisted mitral valve repair
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Management of heart failure
• Left ventricular assist device therapy
• Surgical education and technique refinement

His publication record shows consistent scholarly activity with recent focus on innovative approaches to mitral valve repair, anticoagulation management after robotic procedures, and evolving perspectives on heart transplantation. Dr. Daly's work bridges clinical practice with surgical innovation, particularly in minimally invasive techniques.

Notable awards and recognitions:

• Distinguished Clinician Award (2016)
• Alumni Achievement Award from Normandale College (2009)
• Socrates Award from the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (2007)
• Neochord Translational Research Award
• Recognition for Outstanding service on the Thoracic Organ Transplant Committee (2003)

Dr. Daly maintains active leadership roles in the transplant community, having served as Vice Chair of the OPTN/UNOS Heart Transplantation Committee and Policy Oversight Committee (2020-2022), and as Chair of the Thoracic Surgery Committee for the Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization since 2005. His extensive involvement with professional societies including the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field.

With decades of experience in cardiovascular surgery and transplantation, Dr. Daly contributes significantly to both clinical care and surgical education at Mayo Clinic, where he has been a faculty member since at least 2014.