Melanie Everitt, MD

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.

Specialties

Pediatrics ( 2003 , 2013 )
Pediatric Cardiology ( 2008 )

Conditions & Treatments

Child and Teen Health
Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Heart and Circulation
Cardiomyopathy, Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure

Education & 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

Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital (2005)

University of Utah Medical Center Program (2006)

Professional Memberships

American Society of Transplantation (AST), Member

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), Member

Pediatric Heart Transplant Study, Member

Research & 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.

information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

720-777-1234

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart transplant, and failing single ventricle heart disease.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests focus on 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 am particularly interested in ABO incompatible heart transplant and in prevention and treatment of antibody mediated rejection. I also have an interest in cardiac recovery in children with dilated cardiomyopathy to avoid or delay transplantation.

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Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora