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Dr. Stephen Smith is a founding partner of Peak Heart & Vascular and a board-certified vascular surgeon with advanced training in endovascular and minimally invasive vascular surgery. His expertise and teaching excellence have been widely recognized and awarded. Dr. Smith founded the ACGME-accredited Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, where he serves as the Program Director.

After earning his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 2001, Dr. Smith completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital. He then served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern and was Chief of Vascular Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

In 2010, Dr. Smith moved to Phoenix, where he has worked to advance vascular surgery across the Valley and northern Arizona. He has held leadership roles at Honor Health, including as the Founding Chair of the Amputation Prevention Center across the network. Dr. Smith is also heavily involved in the education and training of surgical residents at Valleywise/Creighton University, earning multiple teaching awards.

Dr. Smith has advanced training and a special interest in the endovascular treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and lower extremity peripheral arterial disease. He has conducted academic research in the area of deep venous thrombosis and has extensive experience in its minimally invasive treatment. He also specializes in treating all aspects of venous diseases, including varicose veins. Dr. Smith was selected to be a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is an active member of this organization and the Society of Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.

Medical School
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 2001

 

Residency & Fellowship
  • General Surgery Residency, UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX
  • Vascular Surgery Fellowship, UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX

 

Professional Awards & Recognitions
  • MacDonald Wood Golden Scalpel Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2019–2020
  • Department of Surgery, Maricopa Medical Center, 2019–2020
  • Excellence in Clinical Education Award, General Surgery Program, Maricopa Integrated Health Services, 2012–2013
  • Special Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Resident Teaching, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 2008
  • NIH Clinical Scholars Program (K12), Department of Clinical Sciences, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 2008
  • Academic Achievement Award, Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2003
  • Academic Achievement Award, Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2002
  • Hudson-Penn Award for Outstanding Performance in Clinical Surgery, 2001

 

Publications
  • Smith ST, Arko FR. Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. ACS Surgery: Principles & Practice. 2007.
  • Smith ST, Clagett GP. Pulmonary Thromboembolism. Current Surgical Therapy, 9th Edition. 2007.
  • Smith ST, Valentine RJ. Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery, 7th Edition.

 

Journals (Peer Reviewed)
  1. Smith ST, Scott DJ, Burdick JS, Rege RV, Jones DB. Laparoscopic Marsupialization and Hemisplenectomy for Splenic Cysts. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2001;11(4):243–249.
  2. Smith ST, Clagett GP. Commentary: Human thrombin for treatment of pseudoaneurysms—comparison of bovine and human thrombin sonogram-guided injection. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2006;18(3):267–268.
  3. Smith ST. Commentary: Comparison of fixed-dose weight-adjusted unfractionated heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin for acute treatment of venous thromboembolism. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2007;19(3):338–339.
  4. Arko FR, Davis CM III, Murphy EH, Smith ST, Timaran CH, Modrall JG, Valentine RJ, Clagett GP. Aggressive percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy of deep venous thrombosis: early clinical results. Ann Vasc Surg. 2007;142(6):513–518.
  5. Smith ST, Clagett GP, Arko FR. Endovascular conversion with femorofemoral bypass as a treatment of endotension and aneurysm sac enlargement. J Vasc Surg. 2007;45:395–398.
  6. Arko FR, Davis C, Smith ST, et al. Dynamic geometry and wall thickness of the aortic neck of abdominal aortic aneurysms with intravascular ultrasonography. J Vasc Surg. 2007;46(5):891–896.
  7. Timaran CH, Rosero EB, Valentine RJ, Modrall JG, Smith ST, Clagett GP. Accuracy and utility of three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography in planning carotid stenting. J Vasc Surg. 2007;46(2):257–264.
  8. Dineen S, Smith ST, Arko FR. Successful percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of the radial artery in a patient with chronic upper extremity ischemia and digital gangrene. J Endovasc Ther. 2007;14(3):426–428.
  9. Smith ST, Clagett GP. Femoral vein harvest for vascular reconstructions: pitfalls and tips for success.
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Jo L.
4 days ago
Dr Smith did stents for me in my leftside and did marvelous work gonna call him for the other side now ..he's the best.. still alive Thanks Dr smith ..
Jim S.
1 week ago
I’m pleased that I found Dr. Smith to monitor my symptoms since moving from Oregon.
Anne B.
2 weeks ago
My first visit at Peak Heart and Vascular was extremely positive. I met with Greg, Dr Tran's nurse practitioner, who impressed me with his professionalism and knowledge. I felt very comfortable answering his questions regarding my health. He took detailed notes and said Dr Tran would be in shortly to introduce himself. Dr Tran, upon entering the room, shook my hand, which I really liked and appreciated. He spoke to me for a few minutes regarding my treatment, which would include an appointment with Dr Stephen Smith, who would determine what my needs were on the vascular side. The two doctors would then be able to offer me an overall treatment plan meeting all of my cardio and vascular needs. I felt I was in very good hands with Dr Tran. I loved his calm bedside manner, and, more importantly, I felt that if I needed to talk to him, he would listen. I did NOT have a positive experience with my previous cardiologist. The organization was too large and my doctor was so terribly busy I was afraid to talk to him. He never spoke to me for more than 5 minutes before he was out the door. Truthfully, I always felt like a number rather than a person. My experience was so much better at Peak and I am looking forward to working with Greg, Dr Tran and Dr Smith and I feel confident that my health needs will be met. Thank you, all of you, for being awesome!!
Marjorie W.
3 weeks ago
I have been seen at Peak Heart and Vascular since I moved to Arizona 2022. Dr. Robert Bear has taken excellent care of me and my fluctuating issues. Testing when appropriate and medication management based on my current needs. He is extremely thorough and is so caring also. I have also seen Dr Smith yearly to evaluate vascular . I love this practice, in addition to the doctors getting an A+ rating the staff is also excellent. I highly recommend based on my variety of issues that has been dealt with. Thank goodness I am seeing Dr. Bear, he is great.
Robin J S.
1 month ago
I highly recommend Dr Mann. He is passionate, empathetic and easy to talk to. Finally, a doctor that listens and understands our plight.
Dan S.
1 month ago
Two things I highly value: articulation of knowledge relating to an awareness of my condition and a personable nature beyond the medical. Dr Mehta gave both. Could not ask for more. Many thanks.
Michael G.
1 month ago
Dr Smith is a fantastic doctor and his staff is very professional and friendly.
Tamika F.
3 months ago
Everybody on staff was amazing, kind, amd polite starting at the front desk, to the exam room, to the discharge staff. Dr Smith and his NP were so kind and willing to listen. Love this office and appreciate all they do to help others!
Frank C.
3 months ago
As usual Dr. Smith is straight forward in his analysis of my condition. I highly recommend him and his practice.
Susan F.
4 months ago
After my referral, Peak made an appointment with me very fast. Everyone in the office are polite and well informed. I look forward to receiving treatment from Dr. Smith and his staff. I had my stint put in my right Iliac vein and everything went great. My after surgery care is fantastic. I was really scared the morning of my surgery and before I knew it, it was over. I am recommending Peak to my family and friends. I went in for my six months check up. My surgery is great. I am having issues somewhere else now. They have set me up to make sure that I don't have any blockages anywhere else and told me to get a referral from my general practitioner for a Heart specialist. I am going to ask on Monday at my doctor appointment to give me a referral for Peak Heart and Vascular. Dr. Smith in Vascular is very thorough and the staff are knowledgeable and professional.