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Thomas Zellers, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Dallas, TX, Children's Medical Center Dallas

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Pediatric Cardiology Dallas, TX

Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

Overview of Dr. Zellers

Dr. Thomas Zellers is a pediatric cardiologist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, completed pediatric training at University of Virginia and pediatric cardiology and interventional cardiology at the Mayo Clinic and Texas Childrens Hospital, respectively. He started his career as a basic science researcher in pulmonary artery and vein endothelial function. He evolved his practice to interventional cardiology and has been in practice 34 years. He is board certified in pediatric cardiology and adult congenital heart disease and currently specializes in both pediatric interventional cardiology and adult congenital heart disease.
He has been active in medical staff administration for 20 years and currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs at Children’s Health.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1986 - 1989
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Children's Health Heart Patients Become Fast Friends by Supporting Each Other
    Children's Health Heart Patients Become Fast Friends by Supporting Each OtherAugust 6th, 2021
  • A Chest‐Laminated Ultrathin and Stretchable E‐Tattoo for the Measurement of Electrocardiogram, Seismocardiogram, and Cardiac Time Intervals
    A Chest‐Laminated Ultrathin and Stretchable E‐Tattoo for the Measurement of Electrocardiogram, Seismocardiogram, and Cardiac Time IntervalsMay 21st, 2019
  • Take Heart: Expo Showcases Children’s Cardiac Programs
    Take Heart: Expo Showcases Children’s Cardiac ProgramsNovember 13th, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Texas BlueChoice
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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