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Dr. Iva Smolens, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ.
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 65
Mesa, AZ
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ.
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About Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

Dr. Smolens graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Mesa, AZ and has 36 years experience. Dr. Smolens currently practices at Paul L Vaughn Associates LLC and is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. Dr. Smolens's office accepts new patients. Dr. Smolens is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Atrial Fibrillation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Congenital Heart Defects
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atherectomy
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Esophagostomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Midwest Life
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Motorola Health Plans
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Open Access Plus PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
    Cigna POS
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna Healthcare of Arizona
    Open Access Plus
  • MetLife PPO
  • Zenith Administrators Inc
  • Health Net
  • AZ Benefit Options
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • AHCCCS Medicaid
  • TriCare for Life
    Tricare
  • Gila River HealthCare
  • Banner Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • PacifiCare PPO
    PacifiCare
    Secure Horizons
    United Healthcare
    PacifiCare POS
    PacifiCare HMO
  • Self Pay
  • Yavapai Long Term Care
  • Maricopa Foundation For Medical Care
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Arizona PHCS
  • TriCare/TriWest
  • HealthSmart
  • Golden Rule
  • Benesight
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Lutheran Preferred PPO
  • Humana HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Humana PPO
    Humana
    Gold
  • University Physicians
  • Concentra
  • Wells Fargo Insurance
  • AARP
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Maricopa Managed Care
  • CarePlus
  • City of Mesa Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
  • Accountable Health Plans of America
  • Indian Health Service
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
    AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
    AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Bankers Life and Casualty
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Ameriben
  • Medicaid
  • Phoenix Health Plan (w/prior authorization)
  • Care 1st Health Plan
    AHCCCS with Prior Authorization
  • State Farm
  • Maricopa Health Plan
  • Bashas Benefit Trust
  • AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System

Where Dr. Iva Smolens, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Paul L Vaughn Associates LLC
    2204 S Dobson Rd Ste 204, Mesa, AZ 85202
  2. 2 MUSC Florence
    805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505
  3. 3 St Luke's Methodist Hospital
    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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Meet Dr. Iva Smolens, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Smolens's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Iva Smolens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smolens's profile.

Dr. Iva Smolens, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Iva Smolens, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Iva Smolens, MD Practices

  • Chandler Regional Medical Center

    1955 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ

  • Banner Gateway Medical Center

    1900 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ

  • Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ

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