Dr. John Stulak

Sharanya Nakka on Mayo Clinic innovations that inspire her, people who make her feel supported

Sharanya Nakka, a surgical assistant in Cardiovascular Diseases, was impressed by Mayo innovations that changed the course of medicine everywhere and wanted to be a[...]

By In the Loop • November 15, 2022
A shared heart: Two families come together after tragedy, transplant

Before July 2017, Carson Gigstad's family had no connection to Amanda Hansen's family. Today, the families share a bond that grew out of tragedy and[...]

By In the Loop • January 14, 2022
Heart Disease Hasn’t Slowed Record-Setting Swimmer

Clay "Trip" Hedrick is a world-record-setting swimmer who hasn't let heart disease — including bypass surgery — slow him down. Clay "Trip" Hedrick looks every[...]

By In the Loop • February 25, 2020
All Hands on Deck: Larry Oelkers Suffers Heart Attack, Community Rushes To Help

Larry Oelkers was just about to leave a high school football game when he went into cardiac arrest. His community jumped in to help save[...]

By In the Loop • November 12, 2019
‘Wow, another one!’ Team Performs Six Transplants in Six Days

Mayo Clinic's cardiothoracic team in Rochester was happy to take on the challenge of an unusually busy week last month, performing six transplants in six[...]

By In the Loop • June 4, 2019
Handoff Redux — Memorable Moment Magnified for Young Patient

Seth Bayles was overwhelmed when new acquaintance and fellow Steelers fan Dr. John Stulak gifted him with a football signed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. But[...]

By In the Loop • September 13, 2018
‘It Belongs With Him’ — Mayo Surgeon Gives Patient Signed Football

It's not every day that Steelers fans Patrick Quandt and Dr. John Stulak meet an even bigger fan in the middle of Vikings country. So[...]

By In the Loop • August 16, 2018