Dr. Smith is the clinical director of The Heart Center and the chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at Akron Children’s Hospital. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, and completed his surgery internship and residency at Barnes Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Dr. Smith then completed his residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota, and his fellowship in pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Smith has been in practice since 1994.
Academic Affiliation
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
Society Memberships
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American College of Chest Physicians
American Academy of Pediatrics
Congenital Heart Surgeons Society
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