Overview
Robert L. Smith, MD is an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in many advanced techniques including minimally invasive heart and valve surgery. Additionally, Dr. Smith is on the cusp of innovation as part of a cardiology team working to provide transcatheter treatments for mitral and tricuspid valve dysfunction.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Smith is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
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Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert L. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Smith by calling their office at 469-800-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert L. Smith a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert L. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Robert L. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Robert L. Smith is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Mitral Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert L. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert L. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6200 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
- Distinguished
- Mitral StenosisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AngioplastyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.