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Dr. A J Smith, MD

Dr. A J Smith, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. A J Smith, MD is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and Penn Highlands Mon Valley. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

5.0

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pittsburgh – Mar 13, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is the director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at UPMC Presbyterian and medical director of the Center for Heart Valve Disease. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco...read more

biography

A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is the director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at UPMC Presbyterian and medical director of the Center for Heart Valve Disease. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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