Overview
Heather Mefford is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Mefford is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mosaicism, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Hypotonia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 221 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mefford is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather C. Mefford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather C. Mefford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather C. Mefford by calling their office at 888-226-4343. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather C. Mefford a top-rated expert for Mosaicism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather C. Mefford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mosaicism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Heather C. Mefford specialize in?
While Dr. Heather C. Mefford is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Mosaicism, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Heather C. Mefford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather C. Mefford has published 217 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mosaicism. You can view a list of Dr. Heather C. Mefford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather C. Mefford accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather C. Mefford accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-226-4343 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Early Infantile Epileptic EncephalopathyDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- HypotoniaDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Lissencephaly 1Dr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Lissencephaly 1.
- Advanced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Mefford isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Mefford isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- LissencephalyDr. Mefford isAdvanced. Learn about Lissencephaly.
- MicrognathiaDr. Mefford isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Atelosteogenesis Type 1Dr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about Atelosteogenesis Type 1.
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- Coffin-Siris SyndromeDr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about Coffin-Siris Syndrome.
- Congenital CataractDr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Mefford isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.