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Kelly H. Schlendorf MD, MHS

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

Areas of Expertise

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

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

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

Services

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.
I was very happy and comfortable with their visit!
August 9, 2026
The doctor was excellent. Talked about things other than the transplant
August 7, 2026
Excellent Dr and always listens well.
August 3, 2026
She explained everything and answered many questions. She spent lots of time with us.
July 27, 2026
Good
June 12, 2026
Everyone was great
May 15, 2026
Dr. Schlendorf is very good with her patients. She takes the time to make sure any questions are answered. She is efficient without making the patient feel like she's rushing through the appointment. I feel fortunate that she is my physician.
May 6, 2026
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
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