15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
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About the Provider
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Education & Board Certification
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Professional Associations
After earning a certification in secondary education and her Master of Education at the University of Houston, Amber Sleem, DO, earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 in Dothan. Afterward, Dr. Sleem completed her Internal Medicine residency at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving as chief medical resident and assistant staff physician from 2022 to 2023.
Dr. Sleem decided to practice medicine because she has always been fascinated by the human body and wanted to help others. She treats a wide variety of medical concerns for adult patients and has a particular interest in Cardiology and preventive medicine. Dr. Sleem finds it exciting to be a part of a field that continually evolves to improve lives for others.
Awards & Publications
Awards
Dr. Sleem was chief medical resident in her residency program and was awarded resident of the year for Internal Medicine from the University of Queensland School of Medicine in 2021 – 2022.
Publications
- Comparison of Enteric Coated Aspirin with Plain Aspirin on Effectiveness and Safety in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Subgroup Analysis of the ADAPTABLE Trial currently under review for publication in the journal JAMA Cardiology;
- Degenerative Mitral Stenosis Affects post TAVR hemodynamics for the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiology (JASE); COVID Myocarditis: A Comprehensive Review for the Journal Current Cardiology Reviews;
- Concomitant Mitral Valve Repair During LVAD Implantation Does Not Improve outcomes for the Journal of AHA Scientific;
- Review Article Leadless and Wireless Cardiac Devices: The Next Frontier in Remote Monitoring Therapy for Heart Failure for the journal Current Problems in Cardiology;
- Suspected COVID-19 Induced Myocarditis for the Ochsner Journal; Hyponatremia Does Not Predict Adverse Outcomes in Patient's with Left Ventricular Assist Devices for HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2021, Mistaken Acute Coronary Syndrome for Myocarditis in a Young Patient with COVID-19 for the 2021 Louisiana ACP Virtual Meeting;
- Chronic Intermittent Hypoglycemia in a Non-Diabetic Patient for the 2021 Louisiana ACP Virtual Meeting
Hobbies & Interests
When she isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Sleem finds her greatest joy in spending time with her husband, son, and dogs. She loves teaching her son new things, taking him to museums, and exploring new sites around the Greater Houston area.
Medical School
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Internship/Residency
- Ochsner Medical Center, 2022
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Dr. Sleem is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, and Sigma Sigma Phi.
Locations
North Houston Campus
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014