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Dr. Nellis Smith graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1980.
Dr. Smith has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Smith works with eight doctors including Dr. Bruce Benedick and Dr. Michael Ruder.
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Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Nellis Smith is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical healing of heart and cardiovascular illnesses. These might include atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic. Dr. Smith may conduct procedures including coronary artery bypass, heart transplant surgery, heart valve repair, or surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Smith may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Smith may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health
- Mills Peninsula Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English