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Jason Smith, MD, Thoracic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, UCSF Medical Center

JasonWilliamSmithMDFACS(He/Him)

Thoracic Surgery San Francisco, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor of Clinical Surgery & Surgical Director of Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCSF Health

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Summary

  • Dr. Jason W. Smith is a thoracic surgeon in San Francisco, CA. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and mechanical support of the failing heart. He has been a primary investigator on numerous national heart transplant and mechanical support trials. He is the Surgical Director of Heart Transplant and the Mechanical Support Programs at UCSF Medical Center. Most importantly, he maintains a patient centered approach to his practice, making patients feel comfortable and empowered in the decision making around their health care needs. He has more than 20 publications and over 150 citings.

Education & Training

  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2011
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2009
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2014
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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