Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Medical Education
Presbyterian College, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Magna Cum Laude)
Undergraduate Education
The University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A. in Integrative Physiology
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
The Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Professional Training
Shelby is highly specialized in the field of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head & Neck Surgery. She is the Coordinator of Innovative Sleep Solutions, and works closely with Dr. Pandit to incorporate state-of-the-art surgical techniques, including the Inspire procedure for sleep apnea. She assists with in-office procedures and surgeries such as In-office Balloon Sinuplasty, Vivaer Nasal Airway Remodeling, and drug-eluted stent placements.
Her visit with you today will utilize the most advanced medical knowledge available from her training at Presbyterian College, as well as her training with Dr. Pandit, who continues to serve as Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Working Together to Provide Quality Care
Shelby is a leading member of Dr. Pandit’s clinical team. She is responsible for implementing your customized treatment plan, while incorporating Dallas ENT’s vision of providing innovative care with a healing touch. This includes coordinating all aspects of your care during this visit and afterwards.
As a Physician Assistant, Shelby is licensed in the state of Texas to practice medicine with physician supervision. Like Dr. Pandit, Shelby is also credentialed to practice at hospitals within the Methodist Health System. Shelby’s “scope of practice” is thus directed by state policies, insurance guidelines, as well as local hospital and office policies where she assists Dr. Pandit. This is designed to provide you the best and most comprehensive care possible.
About Your Visit Today
Your visit today will be fully discussed and reviewed by Dr. Pandit. In addition, Dr. Pandit will personally review all tests that Shelby performs or orders, such as hearing tests, scopes, CT scans, lab tests, biopsies, etc. Shelby or Dr. Pandit will also contact any of your other providers that may be able to assist us in providing you the best care possible. Based on the review of this information, Shelby and Dr. Pandit will coordinate the next step in your treatment plan. We will then work with you to move forward in offering you the best care possible.
Personal Information
Shelby is married and a proud dog mom of two golden retrievers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.