Dr. Nellis Smith, MD
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Dr. Nellis Smith, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in East Palo Alto, CA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston medical school in 1980. He is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Smith to book an appointment.
Silicon Valley Cardiology Medical Group
1950 University Ave Ste 160 East Palo Alto, CA 94303Compare Dr. Nellis Smith, MD with other Cardiology Specialists near you
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Critical Care Medicine
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Nellis Smith, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Smith frequently treats Electrocardiogram (EKG), Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs), and Sinus Tachycardia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Smith treats.
Where is Dr. Nellis Smith, MD's office located?
Dr. Smith's office is located at 1950 University Ave Ste 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Nellis Smith, MD speak?
Dr. Smith speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Nellis Smith, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Smith has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Dr. Smith's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith performs Electrocardiogram (EKG) more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Smith performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith performs Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs) more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Smith performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith treats Sinus Tachycardia more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Smith's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Accelerated Hypertension
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Aneurysm
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Short PR Interval
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
- Bacterial Endocarditis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bone Cancer
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Event Monitor
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- 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
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Electrophysiological Study
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Exertional Hypertension
- Familial Atrial Fibrillation
- Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Familial Hypertension
- First Degree Heart Block
- Gallstones
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Cholesterol
- High-Risk Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension in Pheochromocytoma
- Hypertension, Alcohol-Induced
- Hypertension, Corticosteroid-Induced
- Hypertension, Stress-Induced
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Ileus
- Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Isolated Systolic Hypertension
- Labile Hypertension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Liver Cancer
- Long QT Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mobitz, Type 2, Heart Block
- Multifocal Premature Beats
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Implantation, Temporary
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
- Pleural Effusion
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Primary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Resistant Hypertension
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncopal Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic
- Tachycardia
- TCD Bubble Test
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Transient Tachycardia
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
- Ultrasound, Cardiac
- Venous Hypertension
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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Dr. Smith accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Health Net of California
- Large Group HMO
- Large Group PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Special Needs Plan SNP
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare
- PacifiCare HMO
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
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6 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)