Philip C Smith, MD

Dr. Philip Smith is a surgeon who specializes in thoracic and cardiac surgery with 39 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, finishing in 1991. Dr. Smith furthered his expertise through a fellowship in the Department of Medicine, which he completed in 1994. He holds board certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Smith practices at the UVA Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical expertise focuses on treating complex heart conditions including congenital heart disease and atrial septal defects. He performs specialized procedures such as heart defect repair and heart valve surgery. Patients consistently rate his care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.