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Dr. Alva Smith, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
Dr. Alva Smith, MD
3.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Alva Smith, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
Hazle Township, PA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Alva Smith, MD works in Hazle Township, PA as a Cardiology Specialist and has 39 years experience.

They are board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA in 1985. Dr. Smith has has worked on more claims relating to Mitral Valve Stenosis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Smith has received an average rating of 3.2 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. They are affiliated with Berwick Hospital Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton and Saint Vincent Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith practices at Practice in Hazle Township, PA and has additional offices in Ogdensburg, NY, Reading, PA and Berwick, PA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1090 N Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202
  2. 2 Claxton-hepburn Medical Center
    214 King St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
  3. 3 Cardiology Associates of West Reading Ltd.
    301 S 7th Ave Ste 2020, Reading, PA 19611
  4. 4 Alva D Smith MD PC
    751 E 16th St Ste 200, Berwick, PA 18603

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3.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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Apr 27, 2021
Dr. Smith is a very caring and concerned Cardiologist..he listens and gives you any advice you need. Answers all questions so you can understand what you need to do. I would highly recommend Dr Smith to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
Margaret Huff — Apr 27, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Cardiology
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
    1985
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Board Certifications

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  • Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Alva Smith, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Smith accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Smith accepts here.

Dr. Smith frequently sees patients for Mitral Valve Stenosis.

Yes, Dr. Smith speaks Spanish. See Dr. Smith's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Smith has a star rating of 3.2/5 and has been reviewed 9 times.

Dr. Smith is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Smith has been practicing as a Cardiology Specialist for 39 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Berwick Hospital Center
  • Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

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