Claude W. Smith, Jr., M.D.

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Claude W. Smith Jr. M.D., was appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1977 with specialized training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Born in Florence, South Carolina, he pursued his undergraduate studies at Wofford College . After graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Smith externed at the Mayo Clinic where he met his mentor, Dr. John Kirklin. Dr. Smith spent five years at the University of Alabama under the supervision of Dr. Kirklin, a renowned surgeon and finished his residency in cardiology at the University of North Carolina. Colleagues describe him as exacting, observant and dedicated to the delivery of state-of-the-art care.