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Paul Sorajja

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Associate Director, Banner Heart Institute at Banner Health
📍 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Dr. Paul Sorajja is a nationally recognized interventional cardiologist at Banner Health, where he serves as the Lentsch Family Endowed Chair for Valvular Heart Disease. A Mayo Clinic-trained physician, he is a pioneer in minimally invasive, catheter-based valve therapies and previously directed the Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease at the Minneapolis Heart Institute.

During his undergraduate studies at Southwestern University, Dr. Sorajja was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is passionate about building world-class medical programs and actively celebrates and welcomes new talent to his team at Banner Health, reflecting a commitment to mentorship.

He has performed multiple first-in-human and first-in-US procedures, including the first implantation of the Amend ring in the United States for mitral valve repair in 2026.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Banner Heart Institute
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

Slow To Decisions
Calm
Social Proof Driven

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They are good and approachable with everyone, internally and externally. Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.


Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Minimally Invasive Therapies
A global pioneer in transcatheter valve repair and replacement, having led multiple first-in-US procedures with innovative devices for mitral and tricuspid valves.
Medical Device Innovation
Serves as a national investigator for numerous clinical trials and sits on scientific advisory boards, helping guide the development of next-generation cardiovascular technologies.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Associate Director, Banner Heart Institute
Banner Health
9-2025
Lentsch Family Endowed Chair, Service Line for Valvular Heart Disease, Banner Health
Banner Health
9-2025
Director, Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease
Banner Health
9-2025
Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona
6-2013 - 8-2025
Cardiologist
Minneapolis Heart Institute
In the press

Media appearances

Dr Paul Sorajja joins Banner. Featured in Banner Health Press Release
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Banner Health appoints Dr. Paul Sorajja to lead structural heart program. Featured in Arizona Digital Free Press
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Education
1993 - 1997
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Southwestern University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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