Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Parkview Heart Institute
11108 Parkview Circle Dr, 
Fort Wayne, IN 

Overview

Christopher Smitson is a Cardiologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Smitson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in GA

Hospital Affiliations

Parkview Dekalb Hospital
Parkview Whitley Hospital
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Parkview Noble Hospital
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Paramount
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Parkview Heart Institute
11108 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Other Locations
Parkview Hospital Randallia
11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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. Christopher Smitson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Smitson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Smitson by calling their office at 260-266-5700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Smitson a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Smitson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Attack, 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. Christopher Smitson specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Smitson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Christopher Smitson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Smitson has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Smitson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher Smitson accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Smitson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 260-266-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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