Macy C Smith M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
3980 Colonnade Pkwy Birmingham AL, 35243About
Dr. Macy Smith is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Smith performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations. Dr Smith’s focus is treating atrial fibrillation with a zero fluoroscopy ablation.
Education and Training
UAB MD 2001
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
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Awards
- FACC
- FHRS
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- Heart Rhythm Society
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- WWW.STOP-AF.COM
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