- Cardiologists
- CA
- East Palo Alto, CA
- Dr. Nellis Smith, MD
Dr. Nellis Smith, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 69
Cardiology
Dr. Nellis Smith, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in East Palo Alto, CA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mills-peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Silicon Valley Cardiology Medical Group
1950 University Ave Ste 160 East Palo Alto, CA 94303Accepting new patients
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What conditions does Dr. Nellis Smith, MD treat?
Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Sinus Tachycardia, Heart Disease, and Cardiomegaly. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Nellis Smith, MD's office address?
Dr. Smith's office is located at 1950 University Ave Ste 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Nellis Smith, MD fluent in?
Dr. Smith is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Nellis Smith, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Nellis Smith, MD is affiliated with Mills-peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital.
Is Dr. Nellis Smith, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Nellis Smith, MD holds board certifications in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine.
How much experience does Dr. Nellis Smith, MD have?
Dr. Smith has over 42 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Nellis Smith, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.6/5 for Dr. Nellis Smith, MD. Patients say that the appointment wasn't rushed and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Smith's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith treats Sinus Tachycardia more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith treats Heart Disease more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Smith treats Cardiomegaly more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 97% 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
- 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 Event Monitor
- Cardiac Imaging
- 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
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Primary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Resistant Hypertension
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncopal Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic
- Tachycardia
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Transient Tachycardia
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
- 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
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Dr. Smith accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA PPO
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Health Net of California
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Options PPO
- WellPoint
Locations
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Silicon Valley Cardiology
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.82% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% higher than the national average
37 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Compare with other Cardiology Specialists
Compare Dr. Smith with our nearby Cardiology Specialists at Sequoia Hospital.
Make an appointment at Sequoia Hospital today at (650) 410-7512.
These providers are on the medical staff of Sequoia Hospital.
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