Overview
Dr. Matthew Smeds is a vascular surgeon specializing in carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, and peripheral arterial disease. His clinical interests include dialysis access, arterial dissection, mesenteric ischemia, tobacco cessation, deep vein thrombosis management, and varicose vein management. He is trained in endovascular therapy for both peripheral arterial disease and aneurysmal disease, providing a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Smeds is interested in research into smoking cessation and risk factor modification in vascular disease, and outcomes research in vascular surgery. He is an associate professor and chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional memberships include: Association for Program Directors in Vascular Surgery; Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society; Society for Vascular Surgery; Association for Academic Surgery; and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Smeds is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Smeds has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Matthew Smeds
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Smeds?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Smeds by calling their office at 314-617-2532. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew Smeds a top-rated expert for Peripheral Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Smeds is classified as an Distinguished expert for Peripheral Artery Disease, 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. Matthew Smeds specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew Smeds is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew Smeds participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Smeds has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew Smeds's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew Smeds accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew Smeds accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2532 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Smeds isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Smeds isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- EmbolectomyDr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Smeds isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).