Dr. Nellis Smith, MD
Dr. Nellis Smith, MD is a cardiologist in East Palo Alto, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1950 University Ave Ste 160 East Palo Alto, CA 94303Compare with other Cardiologists
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| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
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| 2 Star | 9% | 9% |
| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Smith to family and friends is 4 out of 5
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care philosophy
Personalized care with access to state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic tools to provide for the best patient outcomes, while partnering with a group of physicians with similar philosophies and expertise.Cardiology
Critical Care Medicine
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine
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William Beaumont Hospital
2005William Beaumont Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2005Stanford University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Stanford University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1983Stanford University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School, 1980University Of Texas
Undergraduate School, 1976
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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