Allison Cabalka, M.D.

Speciality

Pediatric Cardiologist

Conditions treated

1. Atrial septal defect
2. Congenital heart disease
3. Heart disease
4. Patent ductus arteriosus

Procedures performed

1. Cardiac catheterization
2. Echocardiogram
3. Fetal echocardiogram
4. Transesophageal echocardiogram

Interests

• Echocardiography - fetal, pediatric, adult congenital heart disease, and transesophageal (including intraoperative)
• Cardiac catheterization - diagnostic, therapeutic/interventional, including pulmonary artery stents, balloon valvuloplasty, coil embolization (collateral vessels, shunts, patent ductus arteriosus), atrial septal defect closure with transcatheter technique

Mayo Clinic locations

Rochester, Minnesota

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Education

1. 1992
   Fellow - Pediatric CardiologyTexas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine
2. 1989
   Resident - PediatricsUniversity of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
3. 1986
   MDUniversity of Minnesota
4. 1982
   BS - BiochemistryUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Activities and honors

Certifications

1. 1996
   Pediatric CardiologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

1. 2008
   Best Abstract Prize: Safety & Feasibility of Percutaneous Repair of Periprosthetic Valvular RegurgitationCongenital & Structural Interventions, Frankfurt, Germany
2. 2006
   American College of Cardiology MN Award - Contributions in International Pediatric Cardiology Outreach to the UnderservedChampions of Minnesota Cardiology Award
3. 2000
   Outstanding Faculty AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
4. 1986
   100th Percentile In-Training ExamAmerican Board of Pediatrics
5. 1986
   Alpha Epsilon Iota Foundation Outstanding Senior Woman Medical StudentUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
6. 1986
   Outstanding Senior Medical StudentSouthern Minnesota Medical Association, University of Minnesota Medical School
7. 1984
   Alpha Omega Alpha (President Senior Year)University of Minnesota Medical School
8. 1982
   Mortar BoardUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
9. 1982
   President, Medical School ClassUniversity of Minnesota Medical School

Professional memberships

1. 2014 - 2018
   MemberIMPACT Registry Steering Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
2. 2014 - 2018
   MemberIMPACT Registry Steering Committee
3. 2011 - present
   FellowSociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
4. 2010 - 2012
   MemberSaint Marys Hospital Sponsorship Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
5. 2007 - present
   MemberAssociation of European Pediatric Cardiologists
6. 2006 - present
   MemberAdministration Committee, Clinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
7. 2006 - present
   MemberClinical Practice Committee, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
8. 2001 - 2006
   MemberFellowship Training Program, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
9. 2001 - 2006
   DirectorFellowship Training Program, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
10. 2000
    MemberMayo Internal Collaborative for Improving Access to Care and Efficiencies in Clinical Offices, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
11. 1998 - 1999
    Vice ChairCritical Care Committee, Children's Hospital, Minneapolis
12. 1998 - 1999
    MemberCritical Care Committee, Children's Hospital, Minneapolis
13. 1998 - 1999
    MemberProfessional Executive Council, Children's Hospital, Minneapolis
14. 1994 - 2018
    MemberAmerican Society of Echocardiography
15. 1993 - 1998
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Children's Hospital, Minneapolis
16. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Cardiology
17. 1988 - 1989
    MemberIntern Selection Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison
18. 1982 - 1983
    PresidentFirst Year Class, Medical Student Council, University of Minnesota Medical School
19. 1982 - 1983
    MemberFirst Year Class, Medical Student Council, University of Minnesota Medical School
20. 1980 - 1982
    MemberHuman Subjects Committee, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison
21.  
    MemberChristian Medical & Dental Society

Publications

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Research activities

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