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Kelly H. Schlendorf MD, MHS

Assistant 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
1670 West Main Street, Suite 160
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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
My doctor is Awesome and along with her staff.
July 2, 2025
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Made sure my daughter and I understood the next steps of my care. Staff is very good at explaining
June 23, 2025
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Dr. Schlendorf and her team are exceptional. I had my transplant in July 2024 and they have been great. When I have brought up concerns, they have been addressed efficiently.
May 13, 2025
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The nurse who supervised the exercise test was excellent.
April 23, 2025
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Very professional and caring - so thankful she is my cardiologist
March 29, 2025
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First time to see this Doctor (prior Doctor retired) was impressed with her knowledge and professionalism.
March 4, 2025
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Dr.Kelly Physician Assistance Was Wonderful and Also Cute And Very Helpful!!!
February 24, 2025
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Excellent care!
December 9, 2024
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She was a very informative doctor
October 7, 2024
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