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Dr. Nicholas Smedira, MD

Dr. Nicholas Smedira, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Smedira, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cleveland, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smedira has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1984. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 5 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smedira specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Smedira's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smedira

5.0

18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Brad Beauvais – Feb 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ohiolover – Oct 26, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Tom Blazevic-STL – Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Willi Boyd in WOOSTER – Apr 26, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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lorraine southworth in camillus new york – Nov 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

About Dr. Smedira: ``I enjoy being a doctor because I really enjoy getting to know and interacting with my patients.``

biography

Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, MBA is a staff cardiothoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and former Director of Quality for the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic -Cardiac9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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