Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiologist
Primary Location
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Smyth
Clinical Biography
Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., is a nationally known cardiologist and translational scientist who brings extensive clinical, research and leadership experience to UAMS. She is executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine and a professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Dr. Smyth offers patients a full spectrum of cardiovascular care to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. She has special expertise in managing blood clotting and blood thinners used for heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary emboli (clots in lungs), deep venous thrombosis and other conditions.
Before her recruitment to UAMS, Dr. Smyth was the Jeff Gill Professor of Cardiology, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and director of the Gill Heart and Vascular Institute at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Smyth has lent her expertise to numerous national scientific panels and professional organizations. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Heart Association. She has been listed among the Best Doctors® in America for nearly 10 years.
Dr. Smyth received her doctorate in pharmacology and medical degree from the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill. She completed medical residency training at University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York, followed by cardiology fellowships at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York and UNC.
Dr. Smyth's Academic Background
Administrative Roles
- College of Medicine
- Dean
Faculty Appointments
- Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Medicine
- Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cardiology - Fellowship
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Cardiology - Residency
- New York University Medical Center
Internal Medicine, Chief Resident - Medical School
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Graduate School
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctorate in Pharmacology - Undergraduate Education
- Mount Holyoke College
Biology, Summa Cum Laude
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Dr. Smyth's Areas of Expertise
Adult Heart Care
Our team of cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and heart surgeons offers surgery and minimally-invasive procedures that help keep your heart working.
Locations Where Dr. Smyth Practices
UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients