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Dr. John Michael Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients

(82 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: mitral valve disease, aortic valve disease, robotic surgery, and more.

2123 AUBURN AVENUE SUITE 201
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

(513) 206-1170

Dr. John Michael Smith, MD is a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. John Michael Smith, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network.

Office Locations

2123 AUBURN AVENUE SUITE 201
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

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Some issues Dr. John Michael Smith, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“After several medical opinions she wound up in front of Christ Hospital surgeon Dr. J. Michael Smith, who said she was a great candidate for the Ross Procedure.”—"After a car crash revealed a heart condition, a rare procedure saved a Loveland woman's life", WCPO Cincinnati, April 2022

“"I read about Dr. J. Michael Smith, a world-famous heart surgeon, who is top in his field, who pioneered all these robotic procedures, and travels all over the world teaching and giving lectures...”—"Story from The Christ Hospital: Heart procedure for adults under 60 eliminates need for blood thinners", Cincinnati.com , June 2021

“Good Samaritan Hospital Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Dr. J. Michael Smith, explains the recent certification of Good Sam's Cardiac service by the Joint Commission.”—"Good Sam Only Local Hospital Certified", WCPO Cincinnati, May 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

annuloplasty rings

mitral valvuloplasty

open-heart mitral valvuloplasty

surgical valvuloplasty

valvuloplasty

In 2023, Dr. John Michael Smith, MD had a list price for annuloplasty rings, mitral valvuloplasty, open-heart mitral valvuloplasty, surgical valvuloplasty, and valvuloplasty that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

annuloplasty rings

mitral valve surgery

By Affordability:

heart valve repair

mitral valve surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. John Michael Smith, MD performed more annuloplasty rings, and mitral valve surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for heart valve repair, and mitral valve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cardiac procedures	71
doctor visit	54
open surgery	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	54
doctor visit	53
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2014 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2015 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	30
doctor visit	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	46
doctor visit	79
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
vascular procedures	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	182
doctor visit	113
minimally invasive procedures	28
open surgery	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58
vascular procedures	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	31
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	66
doctor visit	76
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	110
doctor visit	125
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	16
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
vascular procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	77
doctor visit	131
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
open surgery	41
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	13
cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	85
open surgery	26
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	62
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in CINCINNATI, OH were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	78
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30
vascular procedures	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	9
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Michael Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery) and has a state license in Kentucky.

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Michael Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Christ Hospital Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Michael Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Michael Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in CINCINNATI, OH.

4.9

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Smith was incredible, he along with my wife & I put together a plan of attack to give the best outcome for my ascending aortic aneurysm. He pointed out all of the risks involved in each way of treating my problems. He put our minds at ease for How to move forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Smith is extraordinary, skilled, blessed, humble and kind. He took the time needed to address all our questions and concerns, and his office made sure we were well taken care of.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Michael Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AtriCure, Inc.	$167,739 Cardiovascular $67,344	ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $25,835	ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $23,301	AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $11,500	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $10,517	Other $29,243
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$25,791 Cardiac Cannulae $9,688	Minimal Incision Valve Surgery $4,548	Transcatheter Heart Valves $1,718	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $1,435	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $632	Other $7,771
BioStable Science & Engineering	$13,200 $13,200
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,261 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,169	DA VINCI SP $92
LSI SOLUTIONS INC	$3,966 COR KNOT $3,704	COR SUTURE $262
Other	$7,791 Mitra Clip system $1,151	Octopus $559	Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval $479	Magellan Robotic Catheters $326	Perceval S $229	Other $5,046

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$155,542
Travel and Lodging	$37,127
Food and Beverage	$14,332
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,438
Honoraria	$6,688
Other	$3,622

Research Payments

Dr. John Michael Smith, MD has received 140 research payments totaling $677,323.

Biography

Dr. J. Smith is a specialist in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Smith's areas of expertise include the following: surgical repair, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and mitral valve disease. He is professionally affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network. According to The Christ Hospital Health Network, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Cincinnati, OH. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine.