Charles Smith
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Charles Smith

Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Cardiovascular Associates - St. Joseph Health Medical Group - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 105, 
Bryan, TX 
Accepting New Patients

Expertise in
11
conditions
CommonSpirit Health
Cardiovascular Associates - St. Joseph Health Medical Group - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 105, 
Bryan, TX 
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Overview

Charles Smith, MD, is board-certified in General, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. He received both his undergraduate degree and Medical degree from Texas A&M University. Dr. Smith has over 25 years of surgical experience with a special interest in Cardiac and Vascular procedures. Since rejoining the Bryan-College Station community after his Cardiovascular Fellowship in North Carolina, Dr. Smith has been at the forefront of incorporating new minimally invasive procedures into our community. Giving his patients the option for treatment with a shorter recovery time right here at home. Such as the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) program for Carotid Artery disease. Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and minimally invasive treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease. Dr. Smith and the team at neighboring Scott and White Hospital started the only Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program in the Brazos Valley in 2019. Dr. Smith enjoys Aggie football, BBQ, and visiting National Parks in his free time.

Dr. Smith is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Grimes St Joseph Health Center
Burleson St Joseph Health Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Cardiovascular Associates - St. Joseph Health Medical Group - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 105, Bryan, TX 77802
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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