Shae A. Merves, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English

About Dr. Merves
Clinical Biography
Shae Merves, M.D., joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2020, following completion of her pediatric cardiology training and a fourth-year fellowship in pediatric cardiac imaging. Her clinical interests include echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT and clinical education. At Arkansas Children’s, Merves interprets transthoracic, transesophageal and fetal echocardiograms as well as cardiac MRI and cardiac CT studies for complex congenital heart disease.
Dr. Merves' Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics — Cardiology
- Assistant Professor
- Pediatrics — Radiology
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Advanced Imaging - Fellowship
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Residency
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Medical School
- East Carolina University — Brody School of Medicine
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
Dr. Merves' Research
Merves’ most recent research interests include appropriateness and trends in pediatric cardiac imaging utilization as well as maternal outcomes and optimal delivery planning in pregnancies affected by fetal congenital heart disease. She has a general interest in research utilizing multi-institutional and public health databases.
Latest Publications
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Conditions Treated
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Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed
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Dr. Merves' Areas of Expertise

Heart and Vascular Care
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Locations Where Dr. Merves Practices

Arkansas Children’s , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients