Heart Health

Curious About Structural Heart Care in Central Minnesota?
Interventional Cardiologist Wade Schmidt, MD, shares the reasons behind the growth and success of the Structural Heart & Valve Clinic at CentraCare Heart & Vascular. Learn more about one of few Structural Heart & Valve Clinics in Minnesota. 

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Welcome Gaurang Joshi, MD

CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center welcomes Gaurang Joshi, MD, to its vascular surgery team!

In his role, Dr. Joshi specializes in the comprehensive treatment of arterial and venous disease. He provides advanced care in both open and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, with particular expertise in aortic aneurysm repair, aortic/vascular dissection treatment, carotid artery disease, venous disease, peripheral/visceral arterial disease, and dialysis access management.

Dr. Joshi says, “My job is also to be a guide, educator and coach to all my patients and help them overcome adversity. I believe disease does not define anyone.”

He attended medical school at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Joshi completed his general surgery residency at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine and his vascular surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. 

Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball and racket sports, exploring Minnesota’s outdoors, and spending time with his wife, dog and growing family.