Heuker, Amanda, Dawn

Mikel Prieto, M.D., is a transplant surgeon with the Pancreas and Kidney Transplant Programs within the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His primary clinical interests include, kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, kidney transplantation in children, living kidney donation, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), preemptive and living-donor transplantation and kidney paired donation.

A. Noelle Larson, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who helps children with spinal conditions such as scoliosis. She and her team use innovative techniques such as low-dose imaging and intraoperative computer-guided navigation to provide better options for pediatric patients. Dr. Larson is a leading expert who is renowned for using new approaches to scoliosis surgery that preserve spinal motion and growth. She has led several research studies evaluating vertebral body tethering and posterior dynamic distraction. Under these protocols, she performed the first surgeries in the United States for three non-fusion scoliosis devices under FDA protocols. She is also leading efforts to develop tools to help families understand the risks and benefits of new surgical techniques, so they can make informed decisions when deciding which approach is best for their child.

Vuyisile T. Nkomo, M.D., M.P.H., is a cardiologist and director of the Valvular Heart Disease Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His clinical interests include echocardiography, heart valve disease, and ensuring patients understand the many options available in the management of their heart valve disease. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nkomo is active in education and research, providing mentorship to medical students, residents and fellows. He is an author of publications that have had an impact on the diagnosis and management of valve disease. He is a member of the American Heart Association, The American Society of Echocardiography, the National Medical Association and the American College of Cardiology.