Dr. Jeffrey Robert Smith, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Smith specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at McGaw Medical Center. With 39 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Smith has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular disorders. He is fluent in Spanish, Polish, and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Smith practices at Mercyhealth locations in Rockford, Illinois, including the Heart and Vascular Center–Riverside and the Physician Clinic Rockton. His clinical focus includes treating heart rhythm disorders and conditions like athlete's heart syndrome. He also specializes in managing left ventricular hypertrophy, a condition where the heart's main pumping chamber becomes thickened. Dr. Smith performs diagnostic …procedures such as electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and ambulatory EKG monitoring to track heart rhythms over extended periods. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.