Heidi C. Shea, MD

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Occupation

ADULT AND PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Board Certification

Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Endocrine, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Areas of Expertise

Endocrine disease that affects the entire lifespan
Transition of Pediatric to Medicine Endocrine patients
Pituitary disease and treatment
Lifestyle changes for Weight Loss

Education

Postdoctoral Training
Department of Molecular Genetics
Advisor: Dr. David W. Russell, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, July 2004-June 2005

Fellowship in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Department of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
2000 - 2004
Outstanding Fellow Award, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, 2001

Residency in Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN
1996 - 2000

Chief Resident, Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN
1999 - 2000

Medical School
Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Doctor of Medicine
Maywood, IL

Graduated top 1/3 of class in June 1996
Class President, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 1995-1996
Father Fahey Academic and Service Scholarship, 1995-1996
Alpha Sigma Nu – Jesuit Honor Society, inducted May 1995

Undergraduate School
University of California
Biological Sciences
Davis, CA
1990

Professional Associations

The Pituitary Society 2017-present
The Endocrine Society (2001-present)
Pediatric Endocrine Society (2001-present)
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (2003-present). Fellow designation since 2014
American College of Physicians (1996-present)
American Medical Association (1996-2009)
American Academy of Pediatrics (1996-present), Fellow designation since 1998
American Diabetes Association (1997-2000, 2005 to present)
Women in Endocrinology, (2010-present)
American Medical Women’s Association (1992-2000)
American Medical Student Association (1992-1996)

Academic Appointment

University of Texas at Southwestern, Dallas, Department of Internal Medicine
Clinical Instructor, Volunteer Faculty
2012-present

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Endocrine Lecturer for Internal Medicine Residents
2006- present

Children’s Medical Center, Dallas
Staff Physician, First Care, and Referral Care Center
December 2000 to 2004

Clarian Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
Pediatrics Transport Physician
December 1997-June 2000

Personal Interests

Dr. Shea is married (Jerry – 1996) and has a daughter, Katy. Her dog, Frodo, provides entertaining stories. She enjoys hiking, gardening with a particular interest in medicinal herbs (did you know you can grow Stevia?), weight lifting and hot yoga.

Practice Experience

Partner of Endocrine Associates of Dallas 2007-current
Owner of Innovative Endocrine Solutions 2015-present
Clinical Instructor, Volunteer Faculty, University of Texas at Southwestern, Dallas, Department of Internal Medicine, 2012-present
Endocrine Lecturer for Internal Medicine Residents, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 2006- present

Awards and Honors

Best Doctors and Pediatricians in Dallas 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Fellow in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), 2014
Pharmacia Fellows Growth Hormone Conference, Marstrand, Sweden, 2002 AWARDS
Outstanding Fellow Award, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, 2001
Class President, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 1995-1996
Father Fahey Academic and Service Scholarship, 1995-1996
Alpha Sigma Nu – Jesuit Honor Society, inducted May 1995

Research

Genentech ML29543, Genentech, Principle Investigator, 2015
ENHANCE-1, Veracyte, Principle Investigator, 2015
Clinical Protocol- NN8640-4054- Novo-Nordisk, Principle Investigator, 2014
Clinical Protocol-3852, Novo-Nordisk, Principle Investigator, 2013-2015
Clinical Protocol 8206-CPP-301, Debiopharm Debio, Principle Investigator, 2012-2013
Clinical Protocol CV181058, Bristol-Myers Squibb Research and Development, Principal Investigator, 2012-2015
Clinical Protocol CV181147, Bristol-Myers Squibb Research and Development, Principal Investigator, 2012-2015
GENESIS study, Eli Lilly, Principle Investigator, 2006-current
Norditropin National Registry, Novo Nordisk, Principle Investigator, 2006-2016
CLINIC-1, Veracyte, Principle Investigator, 2014
KIGS, Phizer, Principle Investigator, 2006-2012
Increlex Registry, Tercica, Principle Investigator, 2007- 2013
NCGS, Genentech, Principle Investigator, 2006-2010
Somatuline Depot Study, Principle Investigator, 2008

Leadership Positions/Committee Work/Advisory Positions

Board member for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) – July 2018 to 2020
Texas AACE Board of Directors, July 2017 to present
Director of Diabetes Education Center, Endocrine Associates of Dallas, June 2016 to present
Women in Endocrinology Leadership Board, 2013- 2015
Plano Physicians Holding Network Board, Subspecialty Representative, 2014- present
American Diabetes Association Leadership Board Dallas, 2008-2009
American Diabetes Association Leadership Council President, Dallas, 2007-2008
American Diabetes Association Leadership Council Vice President, Dallas, 2006-2007
Medical Ethics Committee, Medical Center of Plano 2007-2009

Biography

Heidi C. Shea, MD, has multiple board certifications demonstrating her deep commitment as a physician to provide the best possible care for children and adults in her chosen field of endocrinology. Dr. Shea’s special interests include endocrine disease that affects the entire lifespan, transition of pediatric to medicine endocrine patients, pituitary disease and treatment, and lifestyle changes for weight loss. Dr. Shea’s office is located in Plano, Texas.

Heidi C. Shea, MD is a board-certified clinical Adult and Pediatric Endocrinologist who specializes in endocrine, diabetes, thyroid, and other hormonal disorders. Dr. Shea is the Director of the Diabetes Education Center at Endocrine Associates of Dallas. She enjoys caring for patients with Endocrine disorders that affect all ages. Her particular interest is those lifelong endocrine disorders that begin in childhood and persist into adulthood. Dr. Shea has a passion for having patients take control of their disease and desires all patients to be in command of their nutrition and lifestyle to improve their health. Her clinic is a site for the Ideal Protein weight loss program.

Heidi C. Shea, MD is a member of The Endocrine Society, The Pediatric Endocrine Society, American Diabetes Association, and a Fellow in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. She has published her research and other medical reviews. She continues to participate in clinical research.