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Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients

(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery and Transplant Surgery

Eastern Virginia Medical School (1998)

Professional interests include: empyema, epicardial lead placement, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and more.

62 W 7TH AVENUE SUITE 110
SPOKANE, WA 99204

(509) 456-0262

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD is a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA specializing in thoracic surgery and transplant surgery. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD is affiliated with Providence, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES-WA and Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

62 W 7TH AVENUE SUITE 110
SPOKANE, WA 99204

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2014 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	38
doctor visit	33
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	27
cardiac procedures	86
doctor visit	102
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
open surgery	54
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
doctor visit	78
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	25
cardiac procedures	50
doctor visit	63
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
open surgery	50
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	34
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	63
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
doctor visit	42
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	61
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in SPOKANE, WA were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	41
doctor visit	44
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
open surgery	35
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	1
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998. She completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1998)

Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES-WA

Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Regence Blue Shield

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Asuris Northwest Health PPO

Naphcare

Pacific Source Health PPO

Stevens County SheriffS Office

State of Washington Department of Corrections

Premera

Ferry County Jail

Evernorth PPO

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SPOKANE, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Christy Smith saved my life by putting in an LVAD, then scrubbing out an infection that went all the way from my skin to the device.I owe her my life. The VAD was put in 5 1/2 years ago. With her help I got to be with three grandchildren and my three children's families. And with my husband who has stuck with me thru tough medical issues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-27

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Dr. Smith is 90% of the reason I am still here to respond to this survey. The damage to my heart was extensive and it was because of her diligence and skill, that it was repaired, and that Iam able to continue answer surveys that don't reflect how incredibly gifted many of your Dr's are.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

As I'm sure you're already aware, Christy Smith is by far one of the best surgeons in the land and she is an absolute rockstar at what she does. Whatever you're paying her is not enough. Nothing but love admiration and absolute respect for her and love her like family!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was VERY happy with my visit with Dr. Smith. Her whole team was amazing and she did a wonderful job answering questions and listening to my concerns. This was the friendliest providers office that I've been to in a long time.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I think I have been emailed the survey on the same provider three times and I have completed it three times, this provider has saved my life at least on three occasions. Would recommend her to anyone? The answer is hell yes!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-29

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Dr Smith has always been kind, compassionate and extremely professional. She always takes the time to talk with me and my family members about the procedures she recommended for me. Dr. Smith and her team saved my life!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-01

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I was treated with respect and compassion. Dr Smith gave me information in a way I could understand and retain. I walked away feeling peaceful about my upcoming procedure

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent and friendly. So thankful for this precious gift and a new lease on life. I will not waste it. Thankful for her help in documenting my journey to recovery!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-10

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Dr. Smith is perhaps the most amazing doctor I've ever had. Simply stated, she saved my life. She is exemplary. Her staff is exemplary as well!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-18

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All the doctors at Providence have been very informative and eased my anxiety about procedures I have and will be going through.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$16,585 CardioMEMS $10,024	Circulatory Support $2,117	CardioMEMS HF System $1,575	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $1,530	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $612	Other $726
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$10,987 HeartWare HVAD $7,695	Aortic Stent Grafts $1,218	Arctic Front $173	Simulus $126	Mosaic $16	Other $1,759
AtriCure, Inc.	$3,328 DISSECTOR $982	ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $793	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX, MODELS $474	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $194	Cardiovascular $184	Other $699
Thoratec Corporation	$2,584 HeartMate II $2,194	MCS-Multiple Products-General $203	MCS Multiple Products General $188
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,250 HeartWare HVAD $2,250
Other	$3,621 Impella $1,078	HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $745	Interventional Lung Solutions $446	HeartMate PHP $277	Accucinch $160	Other $916

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$12,995
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,744
Food and Beverage	$8,716
Consulting Fee	$5,250
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,575
Other	$75

Research Payments

Dr. Mary Cristina Smith, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $26,373.

Biography

Dr. Mary Smith is a general surgery, thoracic surgery, and transplant surgery specialist in Spokane, WA. Dr. Smith attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School and a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. Areas of expertise for Dr. Smith include video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), collapsed lung, and heart tumor. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She can accept Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Smith is professionally affiliated with Providence. Dr. Smith welcomes new patients at her office inSPOKANE, WA as reported by Doctor.com.