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Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1982)

Professional interests include: bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, bronchitis, and more.

6770 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hc Atrium 323
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

(440) 312-7140

Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD is a pulmonologist in Parma, OH specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD is affiliated with Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center.

Office Locations

Address:

12301 Snow Road
Parma, OH 44130

Address:

13944 Euclid Avenue
East Cleveland, OH 44112

Address:

18901 Lakeshore Boulevard
Euclid, OH 44119

Address:

6770 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hc Atrium 323
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Some issues Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	18

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	18
pulmonary testing	52

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	30
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	18

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	27
pulmonary testing	42

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	267
hospital care	505
inpatient care	505

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	88
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

doctor visit	254
hospital care	1078
inpatient care	1078
pulmonary testing	57

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	161
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	44
Dementia	29
Cancer	22

doctor visit	255
hospital care	973
inpatient care	973
pulmonary testing	52

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	147
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	41
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

doctor visit	265
hospital care	739
inpatient care	739
pulmonary testing	64

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	141
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	43
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

doctor visit	175
hospital care	687
inpatient care	687
pulmonary testing	63

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	118
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	43
Dementia	33
Cancer	20

doctor visit	412
hospital care	1116
inpatient care	1116
pulmonary testing	123

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Parma, OH were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	191
hospital care	849
inpatient care	849
pulmonary testing	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	208
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	65
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. He completed residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1982)

Residency: Harlem Hospital Center (1985)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Euclid Hospital

Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andre Leo Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Parma, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$380 OFEV $95	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $48	$237
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$255 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $97	$159
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$116 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $116
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$109 XARELTO $109
Genentech USA, Inc.	$100 Esbriet $100
Other	$161 ZERBAXA $31	LifeVest $30	DUPIXENT $26	Arikayce $22	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $21	Other $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,021
Education	$100

Biography

Dr. Andre Smith, who practices in Parma, OH, Mayfield Heights, OH, and Euclid, OH, is a medical specialist in adult pulmonology. His clinical interests include shortness of breath (dyspnea), lung cancer, and lung mass. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Smith obtained his medical school training at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and performed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. His professional affiliations include Euclid Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital.