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. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093
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Katherine Harrington, MD specializes in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease (aneurysms and dissections), aortic and mitral valve disease, and coronary artery bypass grafting. She has a special interest in bicuspid aortic valves, aortic valve repair and the ross procedure. She focuses on endovascular and minimally invasive treatment options. In addition, she has extensive training and experience in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Dr. Harrington is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Harrington is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Harrington is currently accepting new patients.
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.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- 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.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)