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
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Minami addressed my questions and concerns thoroughly and completely, explaining to me In terms I understood.
Dr. Minami is very thorough. Not only does she address my physical health but also considers factors that have an effect on it.
[...], my sister and I (her 2 daughters who bring her) are so thankful for Dr. Minami! She has taken the best care of our Mom through the years. Not only is she an excellent Dr and very thorough, She is so kind, caring and always asks Mom about her life and everything that she's going through. We really appreciate Dr. Minami and are so grateful for her.
Dr Minami is the best - and I've been to a few doctors in my life!
I liked the fact that Dr. Minami would advocate for me, with other Physicians about concerns and pending procedures.
Dr. Minami is the best!!! She exhibits all of the positive traits a patient could hope for in a physician: competent, listens attentively and asks questions, stays on task during visit but allows for personal comments to make the patient feel comfortable, explains medical information clearly and ensures the patent understands by asking follow-up questions, and she truly has the patient's best interests at the forefront at all times.
Dr. Minami is excellant.
I absolutely love Dr. Minanmi! There isn't ANYONE id turst more with my care than her. If she ever leaves UW medical, I would seriously consider going elsewhere.
As always Dr Minami was fantastic
Dr. Minami is so wonderful and shows so much care and concern for her patients. All the cardiac staff are so great and I am grateful for the care I receive.
Dr Minami is extremely professional and is highly qualified and I have found her deeply interested in my condition. Personable and friendly also.
My appointment was excellent. Dr Minami is caring, professional and always addresses my concerns. She is amazing.
Dr Minami is very thorough and compassionate.
Dr. Minami is an excellent physician, cares & listens and help solve problems.
Dr. Minami made me feel comfortable. She didn't rush me and took the time to listen to all of my questions and concerns. She wanted to hear about my condition from my point of view and that meant a lot to me.
I love Dr Minami. She's very caring and listens to all my concerns even when she disagrees
Dr. Elina Minami is exceptional. She is a very kind human being, she listens and she responds in easy to understand language. I consider myself very lucky to be her patient.
Excellent doctor
Dr Minami is the best and most caring doctor my two sons [...] ever had in their entire lives.
Dr. Minami is phenomenal. I am so grateful for her. Not only does she pay close attention to my condition within her perview, but also she pays attention to those things in my life that affect me, and ultimately, my condition.
Dr. Minami[...] and the rest of the team are wonderful!
I'm very grateful to Nurse assistant's nurses and doctors hospital staffs , especially Dr Elina Minami .
As always Dr Minami was fantastic
Dr. Minimi is amazing, I'm so thankful to have her on my cardiology team. I'm confident she is an angel on earth!
Always get great care from [...] (PA) & Dr. Minami.
Dr Minami was very busy but took necessary time/steps to answer all my questions and even made suggestions above and beyond
Dr. Minami is a cardiologist She has been my doctor for the last 25 years. She is a good listener, and she truly cares about her patients. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great Cardiologist
Dr. Minami is beyond excellent.caring and unbelievably competent.
Dr. Minami is truly a gem. She goes above and beyond; you can tell how much he cares about you as a person.
Dr. Minami,Is an excellent doctor who is very informed on my medical history and health. I highly recommend her to anyone with a heart condition.
Dr. Minami was absolutely amazing, I trust her with my life.
Dr Minami was on point in discussing all of my concerns and answered all of my questions.
Always the very best experience with Dr Minami.
Dr. Minami always takes her time to ask questions and go through details of my extensive medical history.
Dr. Minanmi is the absolute best! I love going to the doctor because I get to see my care team. I know that whatever is going on in my life, here, I am loved and cared for. And thats real. Thats Dr. Minanmi.
Dr Minami, is great she listens and explains everything, she really cares !!
Love Dr. Minami. She is thorough and will keep gathering information and consulting with others as needed, to find the best plan of care.
Dr. Minami was superb. She listened, concerned, advised and explained my symptoms. I felt very satisfied when I lft the appointment.
Dr Minami is the best!
Always excellent. Dr. M. Listens carefully, reviews tests & scans & makes recommendations for my meds and lifestyle. [...]
Dr Minami is fantastic. She is always very thorough and shows concern for my overall health. Never acts rushed. She is a life saver
We are fortunate to be under the care of Elena Minami.
First time seeing this physician. She was great! She took her time with me and came up with a good treatment plan. Very satisfied.
Dr Minami is AMAZING! She listens! Explains! Her care is unparalleled! We feel so blessed to be in her care! We trust her and know we are getting the best care always! [...]
Dr. Minami always listens to my concerns.
Dr. Minami is outstanding. She is very attentive to my needs and the care I receive is outstanding.
Dr Minami and staff are excellent. Very thankful I have Dr Minami as my care provider.
Dr Minami is brilliant; effective; caring; and encouraging.
Dr. Minami was caring and immediately began to put into place a plan to treat my issues.
Dr. Minami is an outstanding physician and I am extremely lucky to have her as my Cardiologist
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