Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, FACC

Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, FACC, works as a cardiologist specialising in women’s heart disease at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with a career centred on women’s cardiovascular health and spontaneous coronary artery dissection. The current appointment of Dr. Sharonne Hayes is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and founding Director of the Women’s Heart Clinic.

Work in this area concentrates on spontaneous coronary artery dissection; sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease; and fibromuscular dysplasia. She is a recipient of the Dr. Carolyn McCue Award for Woman Cardiologist of the Year.

A cardiologist is a physician, not a surgeon: the work is diagnosis, medical treatment and catheter based procedures rather than open operations. Qualification takes a medical degree, general medical training and several years of cardiology specialisation. The particular area of practice for Dr. Sharonne Hayes is women’s cardiovascular health and spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Key Facts About Dr. Sharonne Hayes

Full Name And Credentials: Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, FACC
Profession: Cardiologist specialising in women’s heart disease
Field Of Focus: Women’s cardiovascular health and spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Current Position: Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and founding Director of the Women’s Heart Clinic
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Where Dr. Sharonne Hayes Studied

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

Medical Degree: MD, with subsequent training at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester
Fellowship: Cardiovascular diseases, Mayo Clinic
Professional Standing: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Areas Of Expertise For Dr. Sharonne Hayes

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Sharonne Hayes as centred on:

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Preventive cardiology in women
Pericardial disease

What Dr. Sharonne Hayes Leads

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Founder of the Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic in 1998, one of the first specialised programmes of its kind in the United States
Vice-Chair for Faculty Development and Academic Advancement, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Named Mayo Clinic’s first Director of Diversity and Inclusion in 2010
Lead researcher for the Mayo Clinic Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Research Program, which she established
Coordinates the annual WomenHeart Science and Leadership Symposium for Women with Heart Disease, held at Mayo Clinic
Board member of WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Co-producer of the Emmy nominated PBS programme Call to Action, Women and Heart Disease

Awards And Scientific Contributions Of Dr. Sharonne Hayes

Dr. Carolyn McCue Award for Woman Cardiologist of the Year, Virginia Commonwealth University Pauley Heart Center, 2022
WomenHeart established the Sharonne Hayes Award for Champion Excellence in her honour
Named one of thirty-five Minnesota women leaders in health care by the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST
Course Director of the Year Award, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
An international authority on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, whose work established its genetic susceptibility and its links with fibromuscular dysplasia

Dr. Sharonne Hayes Primary Location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What Women’s Heart Health And Spontaneous Coronary Dissection Can And Cannot Do

Coronary microvascular dysfunction affects the smallest vessels of the heart, which are too fine to see on a standard angiogram. A patient can have genuine angina, abnormal stress tests and a real increase in risk while being told their arteries are clear. Recognising this condition, which is more common in women, changed how unexplained chest pain is investigated: specialised tests of blood flow and vessel reactivity can confirm it, and treatment aims at the small vessels rather than at a blockage that is not there.

Cardiologists Working Alongside Dr. Sharonne Hayes In This Field

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz, coronary microvascular dysfunction at Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Martha Gulati, women’s heart disease and prevention at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Dr. Nanette Wenger, women’s cardiovascular health at Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, women’s heart health at Atria New York City and NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Booking And Referral Information For Dr. Sharonne Hayes

Dr. Sharonne Hayes maintains an active medical practice at the Women’s Heart Clinic, focused on preventive cardiology, heart disease in women and pericardial disease. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Your Questions About Dr. Sharonne Hayes

What does Dr. Sharonne Hayes specialise in?

Dr. Sharonne Hayes is a cardiologist specialising in women’s heart disease whose work centres on women’s cardiovascular health and spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Particular areas of focus include spontaneous coronary artery dissection; and sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease.

Where is Dr. Sharonne Hayes based?

Dr. Sharonne Hayes works at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Does Dr. Sharonne Hayes see patients?

Yes. Dr. Sharonne Hayes maintains an active medical practice at the Women’s Heart Clinic, focused on preventive cardiology, heart disease in women and pericardial disease. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Sharonne Hayes study?

MD, with subsequent training at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Sharonne Hayes?

Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, FACC. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

What position does Dr. Sharonne Hayes hold?

Dr. Sharonne Hayes is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and founding Director of the Women’s Heart Clinic, based at Mayo Clinic.

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Editorial Standards For This Dr. Sharonne Hayes Listing

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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How To Use The Information About Dr. Sharonne Hayes

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Mayo Clinic. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.