Cardiology

Sakima Smith, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, Department of Internal Medicine

Dr. Sakima Smith is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in heart failure and transplantation, echocardiography, adult congenital heart disease, and cardiovascular disease genetics. He primarily treats critically ill adult patients with conditions including heart failure, heart transplantation needs, heart-assist device requirements, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, cardio-oncology, and

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD, 2006)
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University (Internal Medicine, 2006-2009)
Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease, 2009-2013)
Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2013-2014)
Graduate: The Ohio State University (MPH)

Years in Practice

20+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant

Conditions & Treatments

Advanced Heart FailureHeart Failure

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Smith treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Smith accept Aetna insurance?

Sakima Smith's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Smith practice?

Sakima Smith practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

What does Dr. Smith specialize in?

Sakima Smith is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant.

How long has Dr. Smith been practicing?

Sakima Smith has 20+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Smith's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD, 2006); Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University (Internal Medicine, 2006-2009); Fellowship: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease, 2009-2013).