Nicole Minniefield

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   Nicole Minniefield, M.D. - Faculty Profile - UT Southwestern

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   Biographical context: Minniefield earned her medical degree at Temple University, trained in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and completed cardiovascular disease fellowship at UT Southwestern.

   Biography Nicole E. Minniefield, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Cardiology. She serves as the Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, where she also has clinical responsibilities as a noninvasive cardiologist. Dr. Minniefield holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from California State University at Sacramento. She earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She then obtained advanced training through a fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern, where her peers selected her as the JoAnn McWhorter Outstanding Fellow in recognition of excellence. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Black Cardiologists, as well as the regional American Heart Association Community Task Force Initiative. Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort. Personal Note Dr. Minniefield is a proud mother of two. Her dedication to her faith includes working closely with the GoodNEWS project, which was implemented in south Dallas churches to prevent cardiovascular disease in the African-American community. She also has spoken about women’s health and heart disease awareness for African-American women to various groups such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the North Texas Business & Professional Women’s League.

   Biographical context: Nicole Minniefield is Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center and practices noninvasive cardiology. Her research addresses cardiovascular disparities among African Americans, early noninvasive markers of cardiac dysfunction, and community-based cardiovascular prevention and education.

   Biography Nicole E. Minniefield, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Cardiology. She serves as the Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, where she also has clinical responsibilities as a noninvasive cardiologist. Dr. Minniefield holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from California State University at Sacramento. She earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She then obtained advanced training through a fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern, where her peers selected her as the JoAnn McWhorter Outstanding Fellow in recognition of excellence. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Black Cardiologists, as well as the regional American Heart Association Community Task Force Initiative. Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort. Personal Note Dr. Minniefield is a proud mother of two. Her dedication to her faith includes working closely with the GoodNEWS project, which was implemented in south Dallas churches to prevent cardiovascular disease in the African-American community. She also has spoken about women’s health and heart disease awareness for African-American women to various groups such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the North Texas Business & Professional Women’s League.

   Biographical context: She links research on hypertensive heart disease, diastolic function, and early cardiac dysfunction with community education and participatory research intended to reduce disparities in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

   Biography Nicole E. Minniefield, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Cardiology. She serves as the Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, where she also has clinical responsibilities as a noninvasive cardiologist. Dr. Minniefield holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from California State University at Sacramento. She earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She then obtained advanced training through a fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern, where her peers selected her as the JoAnn McWhorter Outstanding Fellow in recognition of excellence. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Black Cardiologists, as well as the regional American Heart Association Community Task Force Initiative. Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort. Personal Note Dr. Minniefield is a proud mother of two. Her dedication to her faith includes working closely with the GoodNEWS project, which was implemented in south Dallas churches to prevent cardiovascular disease in the African-American community. She also has spoken about women’s health and heart disease awareness for African-American women to various groups such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the North Texas Business & Professional Women’s League.

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   Medical school: Temple University (Medicine)

   Through 2003

   Education Undergraduate California State University-Sa (1996), Science Medical School Temple University (2003), Medicine

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   Biography Nicole E. Minniefield, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Cardiology. She serves as the Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, where she also has clinical responsibilities as a noninvasive cardiologist. Dr. Minniefield holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from California State University at Sacramento. She earned her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received internal medicine residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She then obtained advanced training through a fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern, where her peers selected her as the JoAnn McWhorter Outstanding Fellow in recognition of excellence. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Black Cardiologists, as well as the regional American Heart Association Community Task Force Initiative. Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort. Personal Note Dr. Minniefield is a proud mother of two. Her dedication to her faith includes working closely with the GoodNEWS project, which was implemented in south Dallas churches to prevent cardiovascular disease in the African-American community. She also has spoken about women’s health and heart disease awareness for African-American women to various groups such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the North Texas Business & Professional Women’s League.

   Research interests: African-American hypertensive heart disease

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: community-based participatory research

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: community cardiovascular education

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: diastolic function

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: health disparities

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: noninvasive cardiology

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Research interests: noninvasive markers of cardiac dysfunction

   Her areas of research interest include cardiovascular health disparities among African-Americans and elucidating early non-invasive markers of cardiac dysfunction in an attempt to reduce disparate rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the African-American population. Additionally, she is committed to linking community education programs and community based participatory research for this effort.

   Undergraduate education: California State University-Sa (Science)

   Through 1996

   Education Undergraduate California State University-Sa (1996), Science Medical School Temple University (2003), Medicine

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   UT Southwestern Division of Cardiology faculty directory

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   Professional role: Associate Professor; Chief of Cardiology at the Dallas VA Medical Center

   Nicole Minniefield, M.D. Associate Professor Practice Site: Dallas VA Medical Center