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Kelly H. Schlendorf MD, MHS

Professor of Medicine, Director, Heart Failure and Transplant, and Medical Director, Adult Heart Transplant Program

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support

Locations

1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
1405 West Baddour Parkway, Suites 103 and 106
Lebanon, TN 37087
1215 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Emory University, 2005
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2008
  • Master of Health Science - Johns Hopkins University, 2011
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 2011
  • Fellowship, Heart Failure & Transplantation - Duke University Health System, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

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Patient Comments

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Dr.Schlendorf is amazing. For the years that I've seen her, she's always taken a personal interest in my care that is so appreciated.
April 12, 2026
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Dr Schlendorf could not have been more kind, professional and thorough. She took the time to answer all our questions in laymen's terms and made us feel important.
April 7, 2026
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Kelley is always very thorough. Take the time to address all my issues. Very thorough in examination. I am thankful for her.
March 26, 2026
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Excellent experience
March 13, 2026
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Dr. Schlindorf was very nice and explained things in ways that were easy to understand.
January 12, 2026
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Best place with the best people!
January 8, 2026
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Dr. Kelly Schlendorf is a top Doctor, I feel blessed to have her as my health care provider
November 9, 2025
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Doctor was outstanding made everything very clear
October 24, 2025
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I feel very thankful to be treated by this doctor and her staff!!!
October 23, 2025
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