Melanie Everitt, MD
Pediatric Cardiology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe every child is an individual and deserves individualized care by an expert knowledgeable in treating his/her heart disease. I strive to explain the heart condition carefully and thoroughly, to understand the treatment goals of the child and family, and to help the child enjoy time outside the hospital doing what children should be doing: growing, thriving, and living the best life possible.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart transplant, and failing single ventricle heart disease.
Title(s)
Director of Pediatric Heart Transplant, Director of Heart Institute Faculty Well-being
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Pediatric Cardiology (2008)
- Pediatrics (2003,2013)
Conditions
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Heart and Circulation
Congenital Heart Disease , Heart Failure , Cardiomyopathy
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Child and Teen Health
Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Department
Professor, Pediatrics-Cardiology
Professional Memberships
American Society of Transplantation (AST), Member International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), Member Pediatric Heart Transplant Study, Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests focus on improving clinical outcomes for children with cardiomyopathy and those after heart transplant. I participate actively in the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society Database which includes over 5000 children who have undergone heart transplant. I also participate in the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry investigator group to understand how to improve outcomes for children with cardiomyopathy so they can live longer, fuller lives without heart transplant.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1999)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Arkansas (AR) (1995)
Internships
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital (2000)
Residency Program
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital (2003)
Fellowships
University of Utah Medical Center Program (2006)
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital (2005)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234