Merick Maxwell Yamada, MD

Dr. Merick Yamada is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices maternal and fetal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2018. Dr. Yamada furthered her training with a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, completing it in 2021. With 11 years of experience in medicine, she provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Yamada is affiliated with Children's Medical Center Plano and practices at locations in both Plano and Dallas, Texas. She specializes in treating conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome in pediatric patients. Her expertise includes performing pediatric cardiac imaging and providing comprehensive pediatric cardiology services. She also focuses on preventive cardiology to help young patients maintain heart health throughout their development.