Cardiovascular Summit
Discover Advances in
Cardiology for Primary Care
Welcome
The 2026 Cardiovascular Summit is a premier cardiovascular conference in Naples, Florida, bringing together leading experts in cardiology research, clinical guidelines, and cardiac care innovation. This one-and-a-half day annual scientific session is designed to advance knowledge in cardiovascular medicine while providing valuable opportunities for continuing medical education. Faculty from NCH Rooney Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic will share the latest updates in heart and vascular medicine, preventive cardiology, and heart failure therapies—helping care teams translate cutting-edge cardiovascular science into better patient outcomes.
For more than two decades, NCH has been committed to excellence in cardiovascular care and heart disease prevention across Southwest Florida. This year’s Summit will highlight emerging clinical advancements, new insights from cardiovascular research and clinical trials, and practical strategies in areas such as cardiac imaging, vascular surgery, and patient-centered care. Participants will also explore critical issues in global cardiovascular health, including health equity, public health initiatives, and heart health policy—reinforcing the importance of cardiology beyond borders.
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Interactive Sessions and Key Topics
- Coronary Artery & Vascular Disease
- Cardiac Prevention & Treatment
- Women’s Heart Disease
- Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
- Structural & Valvular Heart Disease
- Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies
NCH is proud to champion lifelong learning for healthcare professionals across the globe. As part of our commitment to advancing medical education, we host the Annual Naples Cardiovascular Summit, an esteemed event offering up to 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants gain access to cutting-edge cardiovascular insights while earning valuable CME credits to support their professional development.
Course Director
The Brynne and Bob Coletti Endowed Chair
President, NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Chief Clinical Innovation Officer
Section Head, Structural & Valvular Heart Disease
Director, Cardiovascular Research
Course Co-Director
The Letica Family Endowed Chair
Section Head, Heart Failure
Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Course Directors
The Brynne and Bob Coletti Endowed Chair
President, NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Section Head, Structural & Valvular Heart Disease
Director, Cardiovascular Research
Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Consultant, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Vice Chair, Education and Quality, Division of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Course Co-Directors
The Letica Family Endowed Chair
Section Head, Heart Failure
Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Chair, Division of Interventional Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
5th Annual Naples Cardiovascular Summit Faculty
Mazen S. Albaghdadi, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Deya Alkhatib, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Mays T. Ali, MD
Mayo Clinic
Thomas Caranasos, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Robert Cubeddu, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Abishek Deshmukh, MD
Mayo Clinic
Mackram Eleid, MD
Mayo Clinic
Adam Frank, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Rajiv Gulati, MD
Mayo Clinic
Sharonne N. Hayes, MD
Mayo Clinic
Travis Howard, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Stephen L. Kopecky, MD
Mayo Clinic
Joseph Lamelas, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Juan Leoni, MD
Mayo Clinic
Kevin C. Maki, PhD
Midwest Biomedical Research
Sunil Mankad, MD
Mayo Clinic
Jose Nativi, MD
Mayo Clinic
Viviana Navas, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Carl E. Orringer, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Sajan Rao, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
J. Christopher Ray, MD
Mayo Clinic
Luis Rechani, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Charanjit (Chet) Rihal, MD
Mayo Clinic
Luis Paz Rios, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Dinesh Sharma, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Chrisandra Shufelt, MD
Mayo Clinic
Vince Siebert, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Brian Solomon, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Samantha Sublette, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Viktoria Totoraitis, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Shona Velamakanni, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Rachael Venn, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Mauricio Villavicencio, MD
Mayo Clinic
Dee Dee Wang, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Alvaro Zamora, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Stay Tuned
Details on registration, agenda, speakers, and CME accreditation will be announced soon. We look forward to welcoming you to another impactful year of learning, connection, and innovation.
Register Today for the Summit
Choose Naples, Florida, as your next destination for cardiac education.
Learn more about event registration fees, hotel accommodations, CME credits, and FAQs.
Join colleagues, innovators, and global leaders in cardiovascular medicine for one-and-a-half days of collaboration, discovery, and actionable insights.
Secure your place at the 2026 Cardiovascular Summit.
Our Valued Partners
We are proud to have collaborated with a distinguished group of partners over the years who share our commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.
Evaluation Form Information
Email your completed forms to: annette.campbell@nchmd.org
For Details: Contact Annette Campbell with any questions.
Thank you to
Our Sponsors
NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ serving Southwest Florida with premier routine, critical, and specialty care. NCH, a locally governed non-profit, is recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s Top 50 Hospitals which puts it in the top 1% in the nation for clinical excellence, in addition to being named a Top 50 Hospital for Surgical Care. The system is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with a total of 713 beds – NCH is an alliance of over 750 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida and is the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. NCH cardiac care is ranked top three in the state by Healthgrades. NCH collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for pediatrics, and ProScan Imaging for radiology services, ensuring top-tier medical care is available in Southwest Florida. With the largest provider network, urgent/immediate care centers, diagnostic facilities, and two hospitals, NCH is always advancing the quality of care near you. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news.
*Naples Comprehensive Health is accredited by the Florida Medical Association (FMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Naples Comprehensive Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All faculty, planners, presenters and reviewers will disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of the presentation. Faculty will also identify any off-label or investigational uses discussed as such.
