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Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Mesa, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner Gateway Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

2204 S Dobson Rd Ste 204 Mesa, AZ 85202

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Dr. Smolens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smolens

3.9

17 ratings, 8 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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AnnDee White – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LCM – Sep 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Dying Patient – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Inessa Pinkhasova in Phoenix, AZ – Oct 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous in Queen Creek, AZ – Jun 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Anonymous in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Iva Smolens is an accomplished medical professional with a wealth of experience and expertise. She has dedicated her career to the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Smolens earned her Bachelor of Science from the State University of New...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Michigan Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Paul L Vaughn Associates LLC2204 S Dobson Rd Ste 204 Mesa, AZ 85202
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