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Department Vascular Surgery
Primary Location Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair and Endovascular Repair
  • Carotid Artery Aneurysm Surgery
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Dialysis Access Procedures
  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery Department
View all 6 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Aortic Aneurysms
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
View all 3 Specialties +
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2022

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Vascular Surgery
Cincinnati, OH United States
1999

Residency - Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH United States
1998

Residency - Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Urology
Cleveland, OH United States
1995

Internship - Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH United States
1994

Medical Education - Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA United States
1992

Undergraduate - University of Scranton
Biology
Scranton, PA United States
1988

Certifications

  • Surgery - Vascular Surgery
  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
  • Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/4/2024, Dr. Smith has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

145 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

24 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Dr Smith is a great doctor. Just wish he still had an office closer to Medina Ohio.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

I needed to get an carotid artery scan which was recommended due to a possible TIA. I could not get the scan for 2.5 weeks. Dr. Smith indicated to me that all was fine with the carotid scans and he recommended a brain MRI to see a complete picture of blood flow through the brain. I appreciated his expertise in recommending a further procedure but again it took another 2.5 weeks to get in for the MRI.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Dr Smith is a wonderful doctor and would recommend him to my family and friends. Thank you Dr. Smith for everything.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

All very good. Dr. Smith is a great doctor.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Dr.Smith is an excellent doctor and he has been an excellent friend to me since I met him

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Smith is very caring and highly skilled

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Very good experience and a great Doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Great Doctor

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr Christopher Smith is the most caring doctor I have ever met.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr Smith and his entire team were the best! They were very professional compassionate and showed true concern! There was never a doubt that I was in competent and confident hands! Everyone at Fairview was great!

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

I wish all doctors was like Dr. Smith. He tells you everything you need to know and tries to help with all your questions.

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr. Christopher Smith is a wonderful physician who explains things better than most and is most knowledgeable in his profession!

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr Smith is outstanding

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

I would definitely recommend Dr. Smith and his staff.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr. Christopher Smith is the best! I've never had a physician been so caring and willing to make sure all my questions are answered and understood.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Love the staff and Dr Smith. THANK YOU

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

He is a great doctor takes his time with you go's over everything you need. I really like the time to make sure you are ok.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

One of the best communicators and caring physicians in the system.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr Smith was very informative and spoke in understandable terms

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

This was a very good doctor patient experience. I feel thankful to have this doctor care for me

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr Smith is easy to talk to, listens and responds in understandable terms.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr Smith took a lot of time explaining things, and was very patient listening to our questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Smith was excellent in every way!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Care from Dr Christopher Smith is always excellent!

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