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Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, heart problems
801 W. Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Plano, TX specializing in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network, USMD Hospital at Arlington, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney.

View Doctor's Full Profile (817) 472-3400

Office Locations

Address:

4708 ALLIANCE BOULEVARD PAVILION I, SUITE 540
Plano, TX 75093

Address:

801 W. Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017

Some issues Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Plano, TX were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

ablation 13
bypass surgery 40
cardiac procedures 268
doctor visit 106
minimally invasive procedures 12
open surgery 85
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD.

Gender
Female 72
Male 81
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 133
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over 10
75 to 84 60
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 40
Cancer 10
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthTexas Provider Network
USMD Hospital at Arlington
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP), Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
Blue Choice
Aetna QPOS
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Blue California
Aetna Select
Aetna HMO
Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
CIGNA Choice Fund
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plano, TX. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $79,927 Vascular
$59,101 		Mitra Clip system
$19,649 		EPIC
$565 		MitraClip
$263 		Epic Stented Tissue Valve
$172 		Other
$177
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $62,713 Pericardial Heart Valves
$9,600 		Heart Valve Repair
$7,643 		Cardiac Cannulae
$4,800 		Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis
$2,188 		Minimal Incision Valve Surgery
$1,319 		Other
$37,163
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $7,883 Da Vinci Surgical System
$7,883
The Medicines Company $3,000
$3,000
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $2,174 GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
$769 		EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis
$581 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis
$437 		Dryseal Sheath
$131 		PROPATEN Vascular Graft
$112 		Other
$144
Other $4,784 On-X
$800 		Impella
$471 		Avalus
$437 		Perceval
$256 		Penditure
$205 		Other
$2,615
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $105,042
Travel and Lodging $20,934
Food and Beverage $13,992
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $13,190
Honoraria $6,875
Other $449

Research Payments

Dr. Robert L. Smith II, MD has received 148 research payments totaling $1,432,593.

Biography

Dr. Robert Smith practices cardiac surgery, general surgery, and thoracic surgery. In his practice, Dr. Smith focuses on coronary artery disease. Dr. Smith's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, HealthTexas Provider Network, and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia, Dr. Smith attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Baylor Scott & White Health, Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients at his office in Plano, TX.

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