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Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD
3.9 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ.
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD
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Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 63
Mesa, AZ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ.

About

Dr. Smolens graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University of California Davis Medical Center.Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ and has 34 years experience. Dr. Smolens currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. At present, Dr. Smolens received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Smolens' office accepts new patients. Dr. Smolens is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Pericardial Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Heart Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Esophagostomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bankers Life and Casualty
  • Banner Health
  • AHCCCS with Prior Authorization
    Care 1st Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Open Access Plus PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna POS
    Cigna Healthcare of Arizona
    Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Humana PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Humana
    Humana HMO
    Gold
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Motorola Health Plans
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Maricopa Health Plan
  • MetLife PPO
  • AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
    AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPO
    AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
  • CarePlus
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Accountable Health Plans of America
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • AARP
  • Concentra
  • Phoenix Health Plan (w/prior authorization)
  • AHCCCS Medicaid
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
  • Medicaid
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Secure Horizons
    PacifiCare
    United Healthcare
    PacifiCare HMO
    PacifiCare POS
    PacifiCare PPO
  • TriCare/TriWest
  • Lutheran Preferred PPO
  • Zenith Administrators Inc

Locations

  1. 1 Desert Vascular Imaging
    2204 S Dobson Rd Ste 204, Mesa, AZ 85202
  2. 2 St Luke's Methodist Hospital
    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  3. 3 MUSC Health Florence Med Ctr
    805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505
  4. 4 Providence St Vincent Heart Clinic Heart RHYTHM Springfield
    960 16th St Ste 304, Springfield, OR 97477

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smolens
3.9
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 04, 2020
Dr. Smolens performed open heart bi-pass surgery on me in April of 2020. I found her to be not only professionally talented, but extremely caring and compassionate. I highly recommend her for open heart procedures.
— Jun 04, 2020
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Iva Smolens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smolens' profile.

Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Iva Smolens, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chandler Regional Medical Center

    1955 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ

  • Banner Gateway Medical Center

    1900 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ

  • Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ