Mayo Clinic Mourns Longtime Cardiologist Dr. Amir Lerman

Family and colleagues remember the late researcher's dedication and humble spirit.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:51am

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Dr. Amir Lerman, a renowned cardiologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on February 23 at the age of 69. Lerman's son, Dr. Ben Lerman, and others who knew him described him as a happy and humble person who was deeply committed to his work at the prestigious medical center for nearly 40 years.

Why it matters

Dr. Lerman's death is a significant loss for the Mayo Clinic and the broader medical community, as he was a highly respected expert in cardiovascular research and treatment. His decades of service and contributions to advancing cardiac care will be missed.

The details

Dr. Amir Lerman joined the Mayo Clinic in the 1980s and spent the rest of his career there, becoming a leading cardiologist and researcher. He was known for his warm personality and dedication to his work, which focused on improving diagnostic techniques and treatments for heart disease.

  • Dr. Lerman passed away on February 23, 2026 at the age of 69.
  • He had worked at the Mayo Clinic for nearly 40 years prior to his death.

The players

Dr. Amir Lerman

A longtime cardiologist and researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota who passed away in February 2026 at the age of 69 after nearly 40 years of service at the prestigious medical center.

Dr. Ben Lerman

The son of Dr. Amir Lerman and a doctor who remembered his father as a happy and humble person.

Mayo Clinic

The renowned medical center in Rochester, Minnesota where Dr. Amir Lerman worked as a cardiologist and researcher for nearly four decades.

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What they’re saying

“He was really happy.”

— Dr. Ben Lerman, Son of Dr. Amir Lerman

The takeaway

Dr. Amir Lerman's passing is a significant loss for the Mayo Clinic and the medical community, as he was a highly respected expert who dedicated nearly 40 years of his career to advancing cardiac care and research at the prestigious institution.