John R. Lesser, MD, FACC
Past Director, Cardiovascular CT & MRI
My specialties:
- Cardiovascular disease
Professional interests:
- Catheterization, cardiac
- Arrhythmia, cardiac
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Preventive cardiology
- Cardiac pacemaker, artificial
- Heart
- Echocardiography
- Myocardial biopsy
- Teleheart
- Virtual visits
The Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Minneapolis is recognized internationally as one of the world’s leading providers of heart and vascular care. We have developed an integrated cardiovascular (CV) care model, involving groundbreaking clinical research, scientific innovation, and premier medical care with top-ranked physicians throughout the Midwest, that are blurring the lines between today’s advanced clinical practices and tomorrow’s possibilities. We focus on the full range of CV specialties, working toward excellence in all areas of heart disease - prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation - as we work to change the face of CV care worldwide.
Dr. Lesser has special interests in cardiovascular CT and MRI.
I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Credentials
- MD
- FACC
- MSCCT
- FAHA
Board-certified specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
Awards and recognitions
- 2019, 2020 Top Doctor in Minnesota Monthly magazine
- 2021 Top Doctor for Women in Minnesota Monthly magazine
- 2019, 2020, 2023 Mpls St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Educational institutions
- University of Florida College of Medicine
Internships
- University of Wisconsin Hospital
Residencies
- University of Wisconsin Hospital
Fellowships
- University Of Minnesota
- Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Years of experience
- 35
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Cambridge Medical Center
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)