Elina Minami, MD

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Elina Minami, MD
Medical Specialties
- Advanced heart failure & transplant (AHFT)
- Cardio-oncology
- Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Medical management of advanced heart failure
- Mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
- Medical management of heart transplant
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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I had the most amazing experience with my cardiologist. I can't really put into words. I look forward to seeing her again. I feel she is the best cardiologist I've ever seen in my whole life and I'm glad she is a part of my healthcare team. She's absolutely amazing and the staff is great too
Genuine concern, validated my concerns, created good plan of care
Dr MinamI is a caring and knowledgeable doctor.I recommend her highly.
Dr. Minami entered the room with full understanding of my health issues. She was thoroughly prepared for my visit.
Dr. Minami is perfect. I would highly recommend her. Professional and compassionate
Dr Minami is fantastic
Dr. Minami is extraordinary and excellent in all respects. Of the highest skill & empathy.
Dr Minami is very kind and caring, she lets you ask questions and explains everything in detail, to myself and my daughter.
Dr. Minami is an excellent physician
I have been seeing Elina Minami for nearly [...] years. She is an excellent doctor, up front about reality of my medical situation and is so kind. She has provided a realm of comfort and security amongst this crazy journey I have been on. I value her immensely.
Dr Minami is great!
I LOVE Dr. Minami! And her care team-AMAZING! Every time I come here all are welcoming, like you're a part of their family. From the front desk [...] and beyond, everyone is kind and caring and genuine.
Dr. Minami gave an excellent intro to a new treatment option. She was knowledgeable and compassionate.
Dr. Minami is phenomenal and cares about your whole being. I adore her!!
Dr Minami is a wonderful Dr. Truly top notch. Kind, caring and an expert in her field.
Dr. Minami is the best cardiologist I've ever had. Very knowledgeable, thorough, friendly and obviously cares about me as a person, not just another patient!
Dr Minami and everyone at UW Cardiology is the best!!!
A doctor, the PA and the assistant who showed me back we're all professional and provided good information and care
Elina Minami is an amazing Dr who knows me and takes the time needed to answer all my questions and concerns. [...]
Very very knowledgeable doctor. Listened carefully to all my concerns and addressed them above expectations.
Dr. Minami covers every aspect of my [...] needs as related to my health. She took the time to listen to some I had that were not about my own body but directly affecting my emotional health and pointed me in a direction that immediately decreased my stress level and gave me hope. I am extremely lucky and grateful to have Dr. Minami as my cardiologist.
Dr. Minami is a very professional and competent doctor with great communication skills.
Dr Minami is an excellent provider. She is every concerned about my overall health and wellbeing. [...] I'm very happy with her care and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a heart specialist.
I see Dr Minami since 2016; she is able to understand and share feeling with me, she treats with respect and kindness. She emotionally understands what I am feeling and going through. I am blessed to have her as my doctor she Is always there when she needed.
Dr. Elena Minami is the best doctor I have had anywhere . She has a lovely bedside manner while being courteous, professional and friendly. Since [...] she has been the one I turn to for care.
Love Dr. Minami.
Dr Minami is an excellent doctor who is patient and very attentive to your concerns. [...]
Dr. Minami is among the best of cardiologist at UWMC.
Always considerate and making sure we have all concerns answered .
Dr. Minami was great AS USUAL!!!
Dr. Minami is so kind, caring, empathetic and absolutely brilliant. What a blessing it is to be in her care.
Dr. Minami has been my doctor who shepherded me through my LVAD and heart transplant. She is by far the best doctor I have ever experienced.
Dr. Minami provided excellent care and very informative about our way forward.
Dr. Minami is an excellent cardiologist. I think my health is directly attributable to her care. I'm extremely grateful she is my cardiologist.
Dr Minami was AMAZING. Her bedside manner is second to none. She was patient, attentive, and knowledgeable
I absolutely love the empathy Dr Minami has
Dr. Minami is an awesome cardiologist and caregiver!
Dr Minami is the best! She is always professional, knowledgeable and forthright. At the same time, she exudes great compassion and kindness. I wouldn't want anyone else treating my condition.
Excellent care and explanation of my health
I am exceedingly grateful Dr. Minami is my cardiologist. She has taken excellent care of me and given me helpful advice.
Dr. Minami is such a great doctor. Her care and concern is very impressive. I'd recommend her to my family and friends.
Dr. Minami is an amazing cardiologist and I feel lucky to have her as my provider.
The care was kind and considerate there was a lot of info but took the time to make sure we understood .
She was superb. She put me at ease, explained in detail about my condition and the care plan. She was never in a hurry. I felt she truly cared about my health and explained her drug choices for me and the cost. She is the best.
Dr Minami us am amazing Dr with wonderful empathy
I am very happy with Dr Minami. I feel very well cared for.
Had a serious health topic discussed and I need more information. Dr. Minami took it slow and just mentioned that I start thinking about it. It was very serious and needed time to think and percolate before even discussing it. I think that was smart. We can discuss it in the future further, it was quite a punch.
Dr. Minami is an incredible doctor. [...] Her professionalism, knowledge, care for my overall well-being, and genuine empathy is the model for all doctors.
Dr. Minami has been excellent as listening to my concerns and explaining things when I don't understand or are worried about something.[...]
Dr Elina Minami was very kind and caring! I'm very thankful for her care!
About Elina Minami
Elina Minami, MD, is a board-certified physician at the Cardiology Clinic at UW Medical Center and a UW Clinical Professor of Medicine and Cardiology.
Dr. Minami is an expert in the management of advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. She employs a patient-centered approach in managing her patients' care, working with them to find balance in living with a chronic condition.
Dr. Minami earned her MD from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is board certified in both Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation. Her clinical interests include the management of pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. Her research interests include stem-cell-based therapies in cardiac repair and research in antibody-mediated rejection.
Personal Interests
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Minami enjoys playing piano, dancing, bicycling, cooking and traveling.
Education and Training
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UW - Division of CardiologyFellowship, 2003, CardiologyOregon Health & Science UniversityResidency, 1999, Internal MedicineOregon Health & Science UniversityInternship, 1996, Internal MedicineGeorge Washington University -SOM