William Smith IV, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease

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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex

1500 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 662-9500

181 miles away

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About

When I was a teenager, my father developed atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as Afib. This prompted my initial interest in cardiology and eventually led me to work in the atrial fibrillation clinic at Duke during my training in cardiology, which was what spurred me to become a cardiac electrophysiologist.

I was born and raised in Wilmington. Since I returned to my hometown after completing my fellowship, I have been passionate about expanding the breadth and quality of cardiology and el...

What I treat

Specialties: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Areas of focus: Arrhythmia, Pacemakers, Ablation, Heart Monitors, Atrial Fibrillation

Board certifications

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease

Years of experience

19+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine (1996)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (1999)
Fellowship: Duke Graduate Medical Education (2003)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

225 Ratings

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

1-5 of 42 Reviews

03/25/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Smith makes me feel I am part of the decisions. Good technique to get me to commit and own my treatment.

03/11/2026 | Verified Patient

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Smith. He's always prepared and makes me feel like I'm getting special care. He goes above & beyond.

03/11/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Smith was very caring, listened patiently and was very thorough in explaining his findings and intentions on a plan of care. He put my mind to ease and would highly recommend him!

03/08/2026 | Verified Patient

He engaged me with conversation about the procedure. Compassionate and very professional

02/20/2026 | Verified Patient

Was seeking approval for light 'anesthesia' for cataract surgery @ Wilmington Eye, so was pleased Dr. Smith was very measured in his approach to my overall cardiac issues; Arrythmia, different heart beat, low heart beat rate . . . For almost all of my 85 years.