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Stuart Smalheiser, M.D.

Stuart Smalheiser, M.D.

Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology

accepting new patients

Offers Virtual Visits

Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners

Locations

Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists

300 Midtown Drive
Beaufort , SC 29906

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists

About Dr. Stuart Smalheiser

"The best patient-physician relationships are built on mutual respect and understanding. I want to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care while including you in the decision-making process. When treatment is necessary, I want you to feel comfortable every step of the way. I want you to not only be my patient, but also feel like you are a part of my family." 

Dr. Stuart Smalheiser brings a wealth of experience to the practice of cardiology. He specializes in interventional cardiology, including advanced heart attack care, with a focus on angioplasty and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Among his other professional interests is advanced arrhythmia management, including permanent pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation and clinical management.

Areas of Expertise

  • Interventional Cardiology – A non-surgical option which uses a small, flexible tube called a catheter to repair damaged or weakened vessels, narrowed arteries, or other affected parts of the heart structure.
  • Nuclear Cardiology – Nuclear cardiology is a subspeciality of general cardiology that involves the use of advanced nuclear medicine imaging modalities in order to evaluate, diagnose, and treat heart conditions.
  • Cardiovascular Disease – Disorders of the heart and blood vessels, among them heart artery disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), heart valve disease and heart arrhythmia.
  • Arrhythmia Management – Abnormal electrical conduction (beating) of the heart resulting in irregular, too fast (tachycardic) or too slow (bradycardic) heart rhythms.
  • Heart Valve Disease – Abnormalities of heart valves including stenosis and regurgitation leading to possible systemic symptoms such as heart failure.

Video Visits

Dr. Smalheiser offers virtual visits for patients needing medication checks, standard chronic illness management, sick visits and follow up care for certain conditions. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.

Background

A clinical assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Smalheiser serves as the medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization program at Beaufort Memorial; developing, implementing and overseeing the hospital’s heart attack program. He sees patients at the Heart Specialists office in Beaufort.

He is vice-chairman of the BMH Department of Medicine, chairman of the Credentialing Committee and former medical director of the hospital’s LifeFit Wellness Services cardiovascular rehabilitation program.

Dr. Smalheiser is an avid golfer and enjoys exercise and cardiovascular fitness. He and his wife, Veronica, a nurse practitioner at Beaufort Memorial, have one son.


 

Education

Medical School:
University of Miami School of Medicine - Miami, Fla. , Doctor of Medicine

Residency:
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, Ala. , Internal Medicine

Fellowship:
University of Florida, Jacksonville - Jacksonville, Fla. , General and Interventional Cardiology

Fellowship:
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, Ala. , Nuclear Cardiology Research

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease, The American Board of Internal Medicine

Nuclear Cardiology, The American Board of Nuclear Medicine

Interventional Cardiology, The American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

  • Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Conditions
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)

Procedures Performed

  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia Management
  • Cardiology
  • Heart Attack Care
  • High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implementation
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Management
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
  • Pacemaker Management
  • Pre- and Post- Heart Catheterization Care

Patient Ratings & Comments

4.7

658 reviews, 72 comments

A provider's star rating is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from the last 365 days on the nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Learn more about ratings.

Category Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider?
Provider discussed treatment options with you?
Provider explained things in way you understand?
Provider included you in decisions?
Provider showed concern?

06/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheiser was good. Even when he was very busy he still took time and came across caring.

06/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stuart Smallheiser is an excellent physician and communicates very well.

06/25/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Routine follow-up with no issues, very brief appt

06/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Answered all my questions

07/05/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Great experience

07/08/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smallheiser does an excellent job in explaining the procedure given and the results obtained.

07/09/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr. Smalheiser is an excellent cardiologist and I am so grateful that he is a available to make sure I am given the best care!

07/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Great experience

07/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent experience

07/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I've been seeing Dr Smalheiser for a long time.He's a very good cardiologist, listens to your point of view and gives you the straight talk. No BS , the facts , and the possible outcomes.

07/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good experience

07/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr was in and out before I could ask questions. When I did ask a question Dr belittled me which upset me enough to forget my most important questions.

07/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

07/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

He dismisses my concerns as though I am ignorant. Never discusses treatment options( just dictates what he is going to do! I am currently looking for a Cardiologist in Charleston! I have had enough of his attitude!!

08/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheiser is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with

08/05/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

08/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Every appointment with Smallheiser seems to turn into a debate.

08/10/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

The question was just testing my heartbeat, so not complex.

08/13/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellenttalk and program fo further care

08/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Actually, it was a follow-up visit with my cardiologist concerning my triple-byepass surgery [...]. I had an echocaridogram a few days ahead of my appointment with Dr. Smallheiser, so our meeting was simply his congratulations on my very good healing and subsequent strength. It was good news that my heart is very strong and there was no evidence of a-fib.

08/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent care

08/23/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Did not click with him

08/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very satisfied

09/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent doctor and I do recommend him to people

09/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

09/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love Dr. Smalheiser

09/21/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Ok

09/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I have been a patient of this practitioner for nearly 8 years. I have never had a poor experience.

10/01/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

10/14/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Doctor was nice but just lacked a caring personality.

10/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Everyone was very positive and patient: I got my appointment time wrong and they were very accommodating !!!

10/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheiser is awesome. Takes the time and is very thorough.

10/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Hard to criticize a doctor who probably saved your life [...] but unfortunately he has a very low tolerance or patience for patients.

10/23/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I have great confidence in my doctor and his care of my medical needs.

10/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

All good

10/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smallhiezer focused on what I could do physically because we told him we did not like medications. We appreciate medical advice that asks us to do something rather than continue life the way we lived, but with medication. In this case, I need to drink more water. How hard it that!?!

10/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

11/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very happy with Dr.Smallheiser

11/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Always a pleasure to see Dr. SMALHEISER. He is patient and answers all questions.

11/11/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Fantastic doctor! Felt extrnely confident in his care.

11/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Did not seem overly concerned. This was about my heart and I needed to know how to prevent my device from shocking me again. It may be routine to the doctor but very UNIQUE to me

12/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Absolutely the worst cardiologist I have ever had an appointment with. He did not care to listen to anything I had to say and he didn't even come into the appointment with an open mind. He made me feel so uncomfortable and disappointed

12/03/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheliser is a great heart specialist, he is also my sister's Specialist

12/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

All GOOD

12/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Visit was great

12/08/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

The entire office was A plus!

12/09/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

The doctor was professional however as they say bedside manners were liking. For an [..] year old who tries hard to make appointments and keep up with her health was not felt by the doctor. To me he felt bothered and time wasted. Yes she is [...] and with that the heart seems to skip a beat but she just wanted more than anything else just a little compassion.

12/11/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good.

12/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Did not explain the problem that I'm having

12/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr. Smalheiser is professional, courteous, and informative. Glad that he is my heart doc.

12/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I think Dr. Smalheiser is the best cardiologist in Beaufort.

01/14/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

First time seeing the doctor as we just moved into the area. He was prepared with a copy of the test results from my previous cardiologist, but a bit dismissive of some of our concerns. I have a follow up appointment in 6 months and hope the interaction is better.

01/22/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Awesome!!!!

01/21/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

This doctor was flippant and short. [...] He was Insultingly rude In his answer to my question. I'm sure my issue was unimportant as compared to most of the issues handled by this practice, but coming here for an answer to my question turned out to be my only option. I had to explain my question 2 or 3 times before he answered what I was asking. I want to be as specific as possible. When I asked if general anesthesia is riskier if you have a slow heart beat [...] , he answered with an insulting attitude that anything can happen during anesthesia. That's why they have paddles to bring you back to life. I would never use this doctor again.

01/24/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Wonderful

01/30/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent

02/03/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love this guy!

02/03/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

First appointment with my new doctor as my former doctor retired. I'm pleased to see the same professionalism and courtesy extended to me .

02/03/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheiser and staff do a great work. From beginning to finish.

02/04/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I appreciate the customer service provided to me by everyone.

02/04/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very pleased with Dr Smalheiser and staff

02/04/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smalheiser was the only one who correctly diagnosed the fact I needed bi-pass surgery. I consider the fact that Dr. Smalheiser saved my life in correctly diagnosing my condition.

02/04/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Feel very confident with Dr Smalheiser

02/05/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr. Smalheiser is wonderful!!

02/07/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I have already recommended my doctor, Dr. Smallheiser, to friends and co-workers.

02/10/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Great doctor as far as being knowledgeable.

02/11/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very good!

02/18/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Overall, I am very pleased with the care I received at BMH. The doctor, assistants and nurses were very friendly and professional.

02/18/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr Smallheiser may be an excellent cardiologist but he has no "people " skills. He is condescending and could use some sensitivity training.

02/19/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

02/26/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love visiting my doctor said little country very respectable very concerned very nice people at low country medical center especially my primary care doctor

02/28/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

They took care of me very well.
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