Dr. Wendel J Smith M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1802 Yakima Ave Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Wendel Smith is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Smith specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Smith typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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