Robert L. Smith, MD
Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery..., Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery
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Locations of Robert L. Smith, MD
Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I, Ste 540, Plano, TX, 75093
6611.3mi
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469.800.6200
Open
- Monday:8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Tuesday:8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Wednesday:8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday:8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Friday:8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Biography
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Robert L. Smith, MD is an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in many advanced techniques including minimally invasive heart and valve surgery. Additionally, Dr. Smith is on the cusp of innovation
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| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2000) |
| Internship: General Surgery, University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center (2001) |
| Residency: General Surgery, Univ of Virginia Medical Center (2007) |
| Residency: General Surgery, University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center (2007) |
| Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Univ of Virginia Medical Center (2009) |
| Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center (2009) |
| Medical School: University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center (2009) |
| Certifications | |
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| Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery | Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas |
| Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health |
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Patient Ratings (92)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.6 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.8 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (45)
| 4.0 | Oct 7, 2025 | I was disappointed that he would not treat my condition in a timely manner since he was my doctor previously. Also, initially I was asked to choose another doctor for an appointment even though I had no experience with any other surgeon or knew anything at all about them. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2025 | He was very compassionate and explained things so I could understand it. He was very down to earth and showed he cared about us. He made me less afraid of my surgery. I really appreciated his approach as I have been struggling big time with fear of heart surgery. | |
| 4.9 | Sep 18, 2025 | Dr. Smith repaired my mitral valve 6 years ago. He was very skilled in what he does. He's very thorough, very friendly and very compassionate. My visit with him last week was wonderful. He gave me a hug and was asking how I was and my husband doing. He remembered me. He said he maintained his communication with my Cardiologist about me. He's very pleasant. I highly recommend him to my friends and neighbors. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 26, 2025 | Dr Smith was very kind, patient and thorough. He answered every question with knowledge and expertise. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 24, 2025 | Very caring and polite | |
| 5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | He performed my double bypass and mitral valve repair 12 years ago. He had all my recent test data and was well prepared to discuss my current heart isdues. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 10, 2025 | He is an outstanding doctor in all ways. I found him to be extremely competent and thorough, compassionate and personable, very professional without being rigid or "stuffy". | |
| 5.0 | May 27, 2025 | I've been seeing Dr. Smith for 6 years and have enjoyed a very comfortable and trusting relationship of communication with him. | |
| 4.8 | May 27, 2025 | My first time to see Dr. Smith and I really like him. He is kind, gentle and explains everything so I could understand my concerns. | |
| 5.0 | May 27, 2025 | Very thorough |
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.