Dr. Eric Mendeloff Dr. Mendeloff came to Medical City Children’s Hospital in November 2003 for an “opportunity to provide the highest level of congenital heart care to patients born with congenital heart defects, all under one roof.” Medical City Children’s Hospital offers fetal diagnosis of complex congenital heart defects, high-risk deliveries, neonatal intensive care, and congenital heart surgery and recovery. The team-based approach at Medical City Children’s Hospital is critical to the diagnosis and treatment of Dr. Mendeloff’s patients. “I work with phenomenal cardiologists and intensive care unit doctors who share the same kind of passion for taking care of these very sick babies and attend to all details about their care.” These physicians also coordinate with “a cadre of nurses who are extremely devoted to patient care and supporting our families.” Something else that distinguishes Medical City Children’s Hospital is a family-centered approach to care. Dr. Mendeloff says, “all of our discussions as healthcare providers include the family.” He also talks about the importance of support systems such as Child Life Services, social workers and the Amazing Little Hearts family support group. The outreach efforts of Medical City Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiologists throughout North Texas and the extended areas around it are critical, according to Dr. Mendeloff. “It makes our level of expertise available not just in this hospital, but everywhere in the surrounding area, so that children from all backgrounds and towns can get excellent care.” Additionally, “our devoted neonatal transport team” includes “a team of nurses that are trained to take care of critically ill babies with congenital heart defects,” stabilizing them and bringing them to Medical City Children’s Hospital for treatment. Dr. Mendeloff graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine and was a general surgery resident and administrative chief resident at the University of Michigan. He spent two years as a clinical research fellow in the cardiac surgery division of the National Institute of Health, and subsequently undertook a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Barnes Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis, and Congenital Heart Surgery Fellowship at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He also served as the Associate Professor of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Mendeloff is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He has been published extensively and serves as editorial reviewer for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Annals of Surgery. Recognized as a leader in the field worldwide, Dr. Mendeloff has spoken at national and international meetings on a variety of topics including congenital heart surgery and transplantation. To contact Dr. Eric Mendeloff: Physician Website: www.congenitalsurgerycenter.com Hospital Mailing Address: Medical City Children’s Hospital General Information: 972-566-8888 |
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Dr. Eric Mendeloff
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