Overview
Benjamin Smood is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His clinical expertise encompasses Double Discordia, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Smood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Smood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Smood by calling their office at 503-537-7653. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Smood a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Smood is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Smood specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Smood is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Double Discordia, and Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Benjamin Smood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Smood has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Smood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Smood accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Smood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-537-7653 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Double DiscordiaDr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Heart TransplantDr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Smood isExperienced. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.