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Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine
Professional interests include: tachycardia (very fast heart rate), stress testing, coronary artery disease, and more.
523 N 3rd Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

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Office Locations

523 N 3rd Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Some issues Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 13
cardiac procedures 51
cardioversion 16
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 274
hospital care 145
implant surgery 23
inpatient care 145
minimally invasive procedures 49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 44
cardioversion 13
doctor visit 189
hospital care 171
implant surgery 44
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 14
inpatient care 171
minimally invasive procedures 44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1072
Female 875
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1820
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 94
Age
From 65 to 74 482
From 75 to 84 662
85 and over 479
Less than 65 324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 12
cardiac procedures 64
cardioversion 19
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 216
hospital care 200
implant surgery 39
inpatient care 200
minimally invasive procedures 76
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1054
Female 845
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1791
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 79
Age
From 65 to 74 501
From 75 to 84 631
85 and over 500
Less than 65 267

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2014

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 65
cardioversion 24
doctor visit 215
hospital care 152
implant surgery 65
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 12
inpatient care 152
minimally invasive procedures 65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 2098
Female 1676
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3524
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 32
Native American 184
Age
From 65 to 74 974
From 75 to 84 1258
85 and over 976
Less than 65 566

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 35
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 15
cardiac procedures 98
cardioversion 26
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 159
hospital care 132
implant surgery 83
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 19
inpatient care 132
minimally invasive procedures 113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1365
Female 1155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2358
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 113
Age
From 65 to 74 708
From 75 to 84 776
85 and over 622
Less than 65 414

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 45
cardioversion 22
doctor visit 130
hospital care 103
implant surgery 45
inpatient care 103
minimally invasive procedures 45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1137
Female 969
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1951
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 107
Age
From 65 to 74 595
From 75 to 84 633
85 and over 552
Less than 65 326

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 37
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 28
cardioversion 14
doctor visit 128
hospital care 153
implant surgery 28
inpatient care 153
minimally invasive procedures 28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1461
Female 1340
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2598
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 30
Native American 131
Age
From 65 to 74 857
From 75 to 84 839
85 and over 589
Less than 65 516

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 189
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1797
Female 1620
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3164
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 41
Native American 148
Age
From 65 to 74 1039
From 75 to 84 970
85 and over 689
Less than 65 719

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 146
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1744
Female 1577
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3043
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 61
Native American 154
Age
From 65 to 74 1155
From 75 to 84 945
85 and over 566
Less than 65 655

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 199

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1678
Female 1471
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2916
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 45
Native American 135
Age
From 65 to 74 1122
From 75 to 84 926
85 and over 575
Less than 65 526

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 230

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 789
Female 668
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1372
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 41
Age
From 65 to 74 479
From 75 to 84 461
85 and over 317
Less than 65 200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 47
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Brainerd, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

ablation 13
cardiac procedures 56
cardioversion 19
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 188
hospital care 130
implant surgery 46
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 15
inpatient care 130
minimally invasive procedures 60
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD.

Gender
Male 1290
Female 1108
Ethnicity
Black / African American 18
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 2230
Native American / Alaskan Native 107
Hispanic 0
Other 24
Age
75 to 84 736
85 and over 533
Less than 65 410
65 to 74 719

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 107 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brainerd, MN. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-26
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Dr. W absolutely wonderful! He explained everything in layman's terms & really cared for me & my wife
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-25
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Dr. Mollerus was gentle and caring, very informative, and we might get me fixed because of him!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-23
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Very good and professional experience
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-19
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So grateful to have him
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-10
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Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-08-10
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Research Payments

Dr. Michael Emil Mollerus, MD has received 183 research payments totaling $271,575.

Biography

Dr. Michael Mollerus is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Dr. Mollerus's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Mollerus include myxoma, coronary angiogram, and myocarditis. Before performing his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dr. Mollerus attended the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health. According to Essentia Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Brainerd, MN.

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