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MaleAbout Christopher Smith
Biography
Christopher Smith, MD, FACS, is a staff physician in the Department of Vascular Surgery, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients and performs surgery at Fairview and Avon hospital.
Specialty Interests: Open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, percutaneous intervention for lower extremity arterial disease and lower extremity arterial bypass, hemodialysis access
Experience: Dr. Smith has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. He has specialized expertise in catheter-based management and surgical bypass techniques for lower extremity arterial disease.
Dr. Smith is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for its cardiovascular care. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Smith is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston. He completed general surgery and urology residencies at University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, and his vascular surgery fellowship at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2025, Dr. Smith was chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, Westlake, Ohio, and director of vascular services, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute Western Region, University Hospitals Health System, Cleveland.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Smith has coauthored scientific papers published in leading vascular surgery journals and several surgery textbook chapters. He has made numerous presentations at local, state and regional medical conferences, speaking on the latest advances in peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
About Dr. Smith: “I pay close attention to my patients. Each patient’s well-being and outcome is a very personal matter to me.”
Locations
- West Valley Medical Building
- 20455 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
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- Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- 33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Avon, OH 44011
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 1999
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 1998
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 1995
- Internship: Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 1994
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1992
- Undergraduate: University of Scranton, 1988
Board Certifications
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation: Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, 2012
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2001
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1999
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Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-25, Dr. Smith has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
120 ratings, 12 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Smith and his staff A great experience with all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
The best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Smith did my carotid artery surgery and I was here first my six month ultrasound. The best ever exoerience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr.Smith's explanations were very informative and helpful. I appreciate being able to talk to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
I like Dr. Smith a lot he's a good guy!! His office staff are great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
He is very thoughtful and thorough. He is a good doctor. Cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Smith was absolutely great.! He was friendly but still professional. You can tell he cares about each patient he sees. He listens very well and explains things very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Chris Smith is AWESOME !!! Love him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
PA kept me well informed of procedure being done and I felt at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Very friendly knowledgeable staff and fantastic doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr Smith is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Smith is a true professional - able to listen and respond calmly and directly ; teach and explain complex ideas simply; be honest, caring and understanding. He would be an incredible mentor and teacher to up and coming medical professionals. So thankful to have Dr. Smith and his team care for my family.