Overview
Heather Mefford is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Mefford is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mosaicism, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Hypotonia. Dr. Mefford is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 221 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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, Epilepsy in Children, and Spasmus Nutans. 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.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- HypotoniaDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Lissencephaly 1Dr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Lissencephaly 1.
- MicrocephalyDr. Mefford isDistinguished. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Advanced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Mefford isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- 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.