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Phillip Smith, MD
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS)
Cardiology
Baton Rouge, Zachary
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
562 Ratings
235 Comments
Dr. Phillip Smith attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and graduated with honors. His doctorate in medicine was obtained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also completed his fellowships in cardiology and advanced interventional cardiology in structural heart disease.
4.9
562 Ratings
235 Comments
Dr. Phillip Smith attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and graduated with honors. His doctorate in medicine was obtained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also completed his fellowships in cardiology and advanced interventional cardiology in structural heart disease.
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Dr. Phillip Smith is an interventional cardiologist based in Baton Rouge, LA, with extensive experience in advanced structural cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He has established himself as a leading expert in the field, with a focus on providing the highest level of care to his patients.
Dr. Smith attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and graduated with honors. His doctorate in medicine was obtained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also completed his fellowships in cardiology and advanced interventional cardiology in structural heart disease.
In addition to his expertise in interventional cardiology, Dr. Smith is also highly skilled in advanced cardiac imaging, including transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac CT, and nuclear imaging. This specialized knowledge enables him to provide his patients with accurate and detailed diagnoses, as well as innovative treatment options that may not be available elsewhere. He is committed to staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and cutting-edge clinical trials, which enables him to provide his patients with the most innovative and effective treatments available.
Dr. Smith is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and echocardiography. He is a part of the CIS Structural Heart Program in Baton Rouge, working closely with cardiovascular surgeons as part of the comprehensive heart team. Dr. Smith performs minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary stent implantation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR), the MitraClip procedure, patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, paravalvular leak (PVL) closure, percutaneous therapies for left atrial appendage closure (Watchman, Amulet), and transcatheter therapies for comprehensive management of veno-occlusive disease including pulmonary embolism.
Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.
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Our visit with Dr. Smith was outstanding. He was very easy to talk to and was a good listener. He asked all the right questions. His calm and caring manner was vey comforting and encouraging. He wasn’t in a hurry and provided a great plan for going forward. So pleased we chose Dr. Smith. We left there feeling more positive than ever about a great outcome.
Very kind and thoughtful. Answered all of my questions.
He listens, I can trust what he says and he guides me well with my heart health!!
Great rapport, gets to the crux of the matter, and welcomes questions.
Exceptional cardiologist! Knowledgeable and has an awesome bedside manner. He never makes me feel rushed & answered all my questions.
Discussed issue of concern.
Dr. Smith is a caring and attentive physician.
Very thorough and answered all my concerns.
One can see how much he cares for his patients.. Professional, friendly, explains condition and tx’s..
Dr Smith is such a nice young man!! I like him very much! I’m very glad he’s my cardiologist because I trust him !!!