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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.3 (26)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Dr. Smith, completed a residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Pericardial Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Smith's Office Locations

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    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
    177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Maze Procedure
Pericardial Disease
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Subacute Endocarditis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bunion Surgery
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Wound Repair
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    About Dr. Craig Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1255375648
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Ny
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Strong Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Craig Smith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Smith has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Smith works at CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Smith’s profile.

    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Pericardial Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smith, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smith appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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