Salwa Gendi, MD Pediatric Cardiology in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Salwa Gendi is board-certified in pediatric cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, and internal medicine. She provides compassionate, specialized heart care for patients at every stage of life, from newborns to older adults throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Dr. Gendi specializes in echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). She provides both outpatient consultations and inpatient services, along with advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing. As part of her commitment to delivering the most advanced care possible, Dr. Gendi uses myocardial strain imaging to help identify subtle changes in heart function before symptoms develop, allowing for earlier evaluation and management when appropriate.

Dr. Gendi believes medicine is a mission centered on caring for people during times of illness and vulnerability. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in different countries, gaining valuable insight into diverse cultures and the unique needs of individuals and families. She views humanity as one large family and strives to provide compassionate, personalized care while offering the most current and advanced medical practices available. Her goal is to be present for every patient and respond to their needs to the best of her knowledge and ability.

Her current and future research interests include adult congenital heart disease registries and management, as well as the use of strain and strain rate imaging in echocardiography and MRI.

Dr. Gendi is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Gendi enjoys spending time outdoors and playing tennis regularly. She also loves embroidery and painting, and she is an animal lover who shares her home with three beloved dogs.