Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD

Cardiology | Male | 62 years old

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Redwood City, CA 94062

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How well provider explains medical condition(s)
(7)
How well provider listens and answers questions
(7)
Spends appropriate amount of time with patients
(6)

Dr. Smith's Office & Staff

Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
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Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
(7)
Staff friendliness and courteousness
(6)
Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)
10 – 15 minutes (7)

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-Lorett R in Stockton, CA | Jan 19, 2016

He pinpointed my problem within five minutes. I had gone through two hospital admittance, ICU stay and two thoracentis in my home town and the they all got it wrong.

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Specialties

Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Critical Care Medicine

Board Certifications

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Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

Accelerated Hypertension
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
Angina
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
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
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy 1, Familial Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic
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, Takotsubo
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Exertional Hypertension
Familial Atrial Fibrillation
Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial Hypertension
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Tumors, Benign
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
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
Labile Hypertension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Multifocal Premature Beats
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Primary Hypertension
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Resistant Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncopal Paroxysmal Tachycardia
Syncope
Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic
Tachycardia
Thrombosis
Transient Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

Procedures Performed

Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Echocardiography
Electrophysiological Study
Heart Surgery
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Pacemaker Implantation, Temporary
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Ultrasound, Cardiac
Vascular Surgical Procedure

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Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.

You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.

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Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What is a sanction or disciplinary action

What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

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Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions

What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor’s board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

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Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduated in 1980
Internship Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Completed in 1981
Residency Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Completed in 1983
Fellowship Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Completed in 1987
Undergraduate School

University of Texas

Graduated in 1976
Other Education

William Beaumont Hosp

Completed in 2005

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
- Are board certified.
- Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
- Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
- Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.

We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications

Dr. Smith has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Smith's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Cardiology
Board certified in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Why Does Experience Matter?

Even specialists specialize. One orthopedic surgeon might do nothing but hip surgeries, while another does nothing but knees. If you want the best possible care, it’s critical to match your medical need with the doctor who truly specializes in treating it.

Patient Satisfaction Results for Dr. Smith

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Dr. Smith's Office & Staff

Ease of scheduling urgent appointments

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Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.

7 responses

Staff friendliness and courteousness

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Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

10 – 15 minutes 7 responses

Experience with Dr. Smith

Level of trust in provider's decisions

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How well provider explains medical condition(s)

7 responses

How well provider listens and answers questions

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Spends appropriate amount of time with patients

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Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD

Cardiology | Male | 62 years old

Silicon Valley Cardiology

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Learn about this Doctor

Care Philosophy

Dr. Smith's Experience

Experience Match

Specialties

Board Certifications

Conditions Treated

Procedures Performed

Background Check

Education

Awards & Recognition

Languages Spoken

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Overall Patient Satisfaction

Visiting Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith accepts 14 insurance carriers

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Awards

Overall Patient Experience

Hospital Quality Awards

Dr. Smith's Reviews

Compare Dr. Smith

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Why It Matters: Dr. Smith's Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Smith's Board Certifications

Dr. Smith is Board Certified in:

Conditions Treated

Procedures Performed

Background Check

Malpractice Claims

Sanctions

Board Actions

Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Internship Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Residency Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

Stanford University Hospital

Undergraduate School

University of Texas

Other Education

William Beaumont Hosp

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Media & Publications

Languages Spoken

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Smith's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Why Does Experience Matter?

Patient Satisfaction Results for Dr. Smith

Overall Patient Satisfaction Score

Dr. Smith's Office & Staff

Ease of scheduling urgent appointments

Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.

Staff friendliness and courteousness

Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Smith

Level of trust in provider's decisions

How well provider explains medical condition(s)

How well provider listens and answers questions

Spends appropriate amount of time with patients

Dr. Smith's Care Philosophy

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations