Jeffrey Smith MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2350 N Rockton Ave Rockford IL, 61103About
Dr. Jeffrey Smith is a cardiologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Smith specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Smith also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1987
University of Illinois College of Medicine
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pain
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