Melody Sherwood
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

Overview

Melody Sherwood, MD is board certified and specializes in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure. Her clinical interests include advanced heart failure, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary vascular disease. After graduating cum laude from Texas A&M University, Dr. Sherwood earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. She began graduate medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. She continued her medical training at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas completing a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant. Dr. Sherwood is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. To view Dr. Sherwood's publications, please click here .

Dr. Sherwood is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Texas Tech University Health Science Center - 2006|University Of Alabama Birmingham - 2009|University Of Alabama At Birmingham - 2010|Baylor University Medical Center - 2016

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Alabama Birmingham - 2009

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WV

Board Certifications

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant, University of Alabama at Birmingham - 2010
Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham - 2010
Cardiovascular Disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham - 2013
Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant, Baylor University Medical Center - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75246
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Amarillo
1901 Medi Park Dr, Ste 2051, Amarillo, TX 79106

Clinical Research

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.


1 Clinical Trials

TRANSFORM-HF: ToRsemide compArisoN With furoSemide FORManagement of Heart Failure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melody Sherwood

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melody Sherwood?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melody Sherwood by calling their office at 214-820-6856. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melody Sherwood a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melody Sherwood is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, 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. Melody Sherwood specialize in?

While Dr. Melody Sherwood is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Melody Sherwood participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melody Sherwood has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Melody Sherwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melody Sherwood accept my insurance?

Dr. Melody Sherwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-820-6856 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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