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Jeffrey Smietana, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and in the Section of Cardiology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology with a focus on complex arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.
- Institution: Temple University
- School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Department: Department of Medicine
- Rank: Assistant Professor
- Secondary Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Section of Cardiology
Dr. Smietana completed his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, followed by residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively.
His clinical and research interests encompass a broad range of electrophysiology topics, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), catheter and radiofrequency ablation, pacemaker and ICD implantation and management, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), conduction system pacing, laser lead extraction, left atrial appendage occlusion (Watchman), and syncope evaluation. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Dr. Smietana is an active member of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. His work has been recognized with the Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, highlighting his commitment to patient-centered care.
- Humanism in Medicine Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation
He maintains clinical offices at multiple Temple Health locations, including Temple Heart & Vascular Institute, Temple Cardiology at Jeanes Campus, and Fox Chase Cancer Center, all in Philadelphia, PA. Patient satisfaction ratings consistently rank above 4.8 across all measured domains, reflecting his strong communication skills and clinical acumen. There is no public information indicating he advises students, leads a research lab, or has received specific research grants, and no publications are listed in the provided text.
