Erick Jimenez
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Credentials
MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Faculty, Department of Pediatrics
Biography

Bio

Dr. Erick Jimenez is a pediatric cardiac electrophysiologist affiliated to the University of Minnesota. As a cardiac electrophysiologist, he specializes in managing heart rhythm related conditions, ranging from palpitations to arrhythmias that can lead to sudden cardiac death. He performs catheter ablation for arrhythmias (electrophysiology study), and implantation of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

Education

MD, National University of Colombia, Bogota, Columbia

Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements

Internship in Pediatrics,
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residency in Pediatrics, Global Health Track,
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology,
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Licensures and Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Honors and Recognition

Young Investigator Award for outstanding research , STAFF Symposium, Les Diablerets, Switzerland (2019)
Best Teacher-Student Award for Oral Presentation, Scholars World Heart Summit, Tokyo, Japan (2019)
Clinical Excellence Honoree, University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) (2024)
Contact

Contact

Address

Pediatric Cardiology
Academic Office Building
2450 Riverside Ave S AO-401
Minneapolis, MN 55454