Dr. Craig Smith
Cardiac Surgery
New York, United States
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Dr. Craig Smith is a cardiac surgeon based in New York, United States. He is a longtime member of the cardiothoracic surgery staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he also served as chair of the department of surgery.
His publicly reported areas of practice centre on heart valve surgery, coronary surgery and transcatheter valve therapies. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
Qualifications
- • MD
Experience
- Years of Experience
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- Procedures Performed
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- Registration
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Hospital Affiliations
- • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York
Conditions Treated
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- 1. How many of my specific procedure have you performed, and what are your outcomes?
- 2. Are you board-certified in Cardiac Surgery, and may I see your credentials?
- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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