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Dr. Nellis Smith, MD

Cardiology*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small East Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nellis Smith, MD

Dr. Nellis Smith, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in East Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiology. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Mills-peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Smith, completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in East Palo Alto, CA with other offices in Los Altos, CA, San Carlos, CA and Redwood City, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure 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.

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Dr. Smith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Silicon Valley Cardiology Medical Group
    1950 University Ave Ste 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 327-2947
  2. 2
    Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 617-8100
  3. 3
    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 596-4110
  4. 4
    Office
    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 205, Redwood City, CA 94062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 363-5262
  5. 5
    E. Palo Alto
    1950 University Ave Ste 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 617-8100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mills-peninsula Medical Center
  • Sequoia Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Treatment frequency



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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Inguinal Hernia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Umbilical Hernia
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Accelerated Hypertension
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Short PR Interval
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Bacterial Endocarditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomyopathy 1, Familial Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect Type 1
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect Type 2
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Idiopathic
Cardiomyopathy, Familial Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Exertional Hypertension
Familial Atrial Fibrillation
Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial Hypertension
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hiatal Hernia
High Cholesterol
High-Risk Hypertension
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension in Pheochromocytoma
Hypertension, Alcohol-Induced
Hypertension, Corticosteroid-Induced
Hypertension, Stress-Induced
Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
Ileus
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Infective Endocarditis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
Labile Hypertension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Cancer
Long QT Syndrome
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Multifocal Premature Beats
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Primary Hypertension
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Resistant Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncopal Paroxysmal Tachycardia
Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic
Tachycardia
Transient Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Venous Hypertension
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Electrophysiological Study
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Tilt Table Testing
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    About Dr. Nellis Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1386678951
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • William Beaumont Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Stanford University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Stanford University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Texas
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nellis 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.

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    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Acute Congestive Heart Failure, 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.

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