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 clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Sherwood is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Sherwood is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3410 Worth St, Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75246
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.
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HeartPlace, PA
Shelley Hall, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FAST has practiced at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX for over 20 years in the field of advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant. Dr. Hall has seen the evolution and growth of the program to the largest in Texas and top 10 in the USA as Chief of Transplant Cardiology, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Failure. She has a clinical interest in percutaneous support of cardiogenic shock and minimization of testing in cardiac transplant. Dr. Hall is married to another cardiologist and together have five children. She loves the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Stars as well as traveling and relaxation on tropical beaches. To view Dr. Hall's publications, please click here . Dr. Hall is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hall is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Faris Araj is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Araj is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Nicholas Hendren is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hendren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Myocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melody J. Sherwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melody J. Sherwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melody J. 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 J. Sherwood a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melody J. 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 J. Sherwood specialize in?
While Dr. Melody J. 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 J. Sherwood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melody J. Sherwood has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Melody J. 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 J. Sherwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Melody J. 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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- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sherwood isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart FailureDr. Sherwood isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TransplantDr. Sherwood isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sherwood isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
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- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Sherwood isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.