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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
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Overview

Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Shae A. Merves, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Merves

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can either request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

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

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Treated

    UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

    • Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • Fetal Complications
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Valvular Heart Disease

    Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

    UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

    • Cardiac MRI
    • Echocardiography
    • Electrocardiography
    • Fetal Echocardiography
    • Fetal Magnetocardiography

    Dr. Merves' Areas of Expertise

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    Heart and Vascular Care

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    Pediatric Care

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    Locations Where Dr. Merves Practices

    Providers with Patient

    Arkansas Children’s , Primary Location

    1 Children's Way
    Little Rock, AR 72202

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 364-4000
    New and Returning Patients
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    Make an Appointment With Dr. Merves

    Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

    Existing patients can either request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

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