Dr. Harold Smith, MD

Neurosurgery•Age 62

Neurosurgery

Dr. Harold Smith, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in El Paso, TX. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders, Nervous System Neoplasms, and Cranial Neurosurgery. They are affiliated with medical facilities Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Harold Smith, MD

UMC - Spine Center and Neurosugery Clinic

4824 Alberta Ave # 4 El Paso, TX 79905
Nervous System Neoplasms, Cranial Neurosurgery
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Smith

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Smith treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Smith treats other conditions, please contact the office at (915) 521-7731.

Nervous System Neoplasms

Oncologists diagnose and treat tumors, both malignant and benign, in or near the brain and spinal cord.Compare with other Nervous System Neoplasms specialists.

Dr. Smith is experienced in the area of Nervous System Neoplasms. See the graph below to learn more about their experience.

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Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
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Cranial Neurosurgery

Cranial neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures that involve opening or passing through the skull to treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.Compare with other Cranial Neurosurgery specialists.

Dr. Smith is experienced in the area of Cranial Neurosurgery. See the graph below to learn more about their experience.

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Brain Surgery
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Neurocritical Care Disorders

Neurocritical care specialists diagnose and treat severe and life-threatening neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain tumor, and traumatic brain injuryCompare with other Neurocritical Care Disorders specialists.

Dr. Smith is experienced in the area of Neurocritical Care Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about their experience.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Subdural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Dr. Smith's conditions and procedures:

  • Hypothalamus Cancer
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
  • Brain Surgery
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acromegaly
  • Acute Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
  • Astrocytoma
  • Back Pain
  • Benign Neoplasm of Brain
  • Bone Cancer
  • Brain Abscess
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Lump
  • Broken Neck
  • Cancer
  • Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Cerebral Embolism
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Cervical Stenosis
  • Chiari Malformation Type 1
  • Chiari Malformation Type 2
  • Chiari's Deformity
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Chordoma
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
  • Coagulation Disorders
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Communicating Hydrocephalus
  • Complete Spinal Cord Injury
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Compressed Spinal Cord
  • Cranial Nerve Cancer
  • Cranial Trauma
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Endocrine Gland Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Ewing's Sarcoma
  • Extradural Hemorrhage
  • Eye Cancer
  • Fracture
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Hemophilia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  • Intracranial Hematoma
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Compression Fracture
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
  • Lumbosacral Stenosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphosarcoma
  • Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
  • Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Meningiomas
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Movement Disorders
  • Moyamoya Disease
  • Myelitis
  • Myeloma
  • Myelomalacia
  • Myelopathy
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Nerve Sheath Tumors
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Neurofibromatosis Type Two
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Obstructive Hydrocephalus
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Peritoneal Cancer
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Pinched Nerve in Back
  • Pineal Region Tumors
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Pleura Cancer
  • Pleural Cancer
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rasmussen's Syndrome
  • Reticulosarcoma
  • Retroperitoneum Cancer
  • Schmorl's Nodes
  • Schwannoma
  • Scoliosis
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Skin Cancer
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Osteophyte
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tarlov Cyst
  • Tethered Cord Syndrome
  • Thoracic Compression Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Thoracic Stenosis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Torticollis
  • Transverse Myelitis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Traumatic Cerebral Edema
  • Tremor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Vertebral Column Tumors
  • Whiplash
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Brain Tumor Biopsy
  • Cancer Screening
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
  • Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Destruction of Brain Tumor
  • Disc Replacement
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Excision of Facial Bone
  • Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Laminoforaminotomy
  • Microneurovascular Surgery
  • Nasoalveolar Molding
  • Nerve Ablation
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
  • Neuroplasty
  • Neurostimulation
  • Neurostimulator Implantation
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • PET-CT Scan
  • Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
  • Reconstruction for Craniosynos
  • Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
  • Skin Screenings
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Decompression
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
  • Stereotactic Surgery
  • Stereotaxis
  • Surgical Nutrition
  • Surgical Orthodontics
  • Thoracentesis
  • Transphenoidal Surgery
  • Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.3

Based on 35 ratings

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He can make you wait hours for an appointment
Scheduled follow up appointment several weeks in advance after zero notice that he switched from one medical practice to another. Drove 60 mile to the appointment and arrived 30 minutes late due to traffic issues. Staff talked to Dr. Smith and he could not take the five minutes to refer me for a follow up MRI that was previously scheduled at the original El Paso Medical Center. He's arrogant, condescending and vulgar. Too many other great Neurosurgeon's in the area. I'm sure I will find one.
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  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jul 06, 2023
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arrogant
very arrogant doctor and office staff
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No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 31, 2022
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very arrogant and incompetent
hi missed diagnosis on my sister's tumor
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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my mom never walked after his spine surgery
my mom walked into hospital and left in a wheelchair
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Aug 30, 2022
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I saw Dr. Smith at Del Sol for my appointment and had my surgery there as well. His clinic looks brand new and is clean, fast, and his staff speak Spanish. His office did everything for me to get an MRI at the hospital, which was extremely easy and fast. Surgery team of nurses, doctors and anesthesia were simply amazing. I have never received such great care in my life. The hospital stay felt like a 5-star hotel and the food was even good! Dr. Smith and his team are so kind, he even personally followed up with me after I got discharged. If I could give Dr. Smith AND the Del Sol hospital 10 stars, I would!! Simply Amazing
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2021
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I cannot say enough kind words about Dr Smith and his staff. I never imagined the diagnosis that his PA found through MRI that had been overlooked for years by other providers. He was so comfortable to talk to from the moment we met him. He is a true hero in my book and I appreciate him more than I could ever express! I definitely had angels on my side that led me to his office. I highly recommend him and his amazing PA Mariana to anyone in need of their services. They are ER Nurse approved ??
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2020
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I saw Dr. Smith in 2007. A friend recommended him. He removed a tumor from my brain. The surgery was done on Friday afternoon and I was home Sunday afternoon. He’s brilliant. He continued my care for 9 years, checking to make sure the tumor had not grown back. The last visit I had with him, he was going over the mri and discovered a mass in my throat. He called me before I arrived home, I had already left his office, and sent me to see an ent immediately. You won’t find a better surgeon. We will miss him in Texas.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 13, 2020
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My son suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. Dr Harold Smith was on call. The hospitalist call Harold Smith... Dr HAROLD SMITH SAID IT WAS NOT HIS PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO COME. I could not believe we were sitting there in COVENANT MICU, my son was bleeding into his brain and DR HAROLD SMITH REFUSED THE CALL. I ask them to call again or anyone. They did. His PA/NP stated they would not accept the consult, and refused again to come. Well I guess it wasn't HIS SON. HE WAS THE DR ON CALL. HIS LACK OF CARE WAS ABHORRENT. HE NEVER CAME. THIS HAPPENED AT 5AM He stalled until he was off call at 7 AM. My son could have died much less the brain damage increasing by not recieving care immediately.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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DMD – May 18, 2020
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Dr. Smith is an excellent doctor. Hate to see him leave but sincerely wish him well. He has taken great care of my husband. He is sincere, upfront and very knowledgeable. You will be missed doc.!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Trevino – Apr 18, 2020
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Dr. Smith saved my daughter's life from complications of lupus. At first he may seem a little "rough" but he is not......he is a very brilliant and compassionate person.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kelli Hager – Jul 02, 2018
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Dr. Smith and his team are amazing. Professional, experienced, and down right good people to be around. I can not believe I am already home and comfortable after my surgery on Monday. He cared and comforted my wife and son after the procedure and put them at ease. You will not find a better doctor and I highly recommend Dr Smith!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Tim Green in Lubbock, TX – Aug 26, 2017
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I really would reconsider choosing this doctor again. The average wait in his waiting room for a scheduled apt is more than 3 hours. (There's a Rosa's next door). The guy is a pod in terms of bedside manner and other human-based interaction skills. He does not believe in effective pain management (after brain surgery!) and my chronic pain specialist had to come in and persuade Smith to give me anything more than ibuprofen. If I were to have go through this again, I would definitely go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Dr. Smith was very confident and understanding to my first and scary tumor. I like that he acknowledged everyone that was in the room with me. I knew he was the right doc from his hand shake. Not only from Dr. Smith but the nurses he worked with. The offices was very comfortable and felt like everyone worked as a team. I couldn't ask for anyone better and very thankful to him and staff to achieving excellent health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Care Philosophy

Harold K. Smith, MD, FAANS received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and medical degree from the University...Read more

Biography

Harold K Smith, MD, FAANS received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and medical degree from the University of Arkansas

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson

Residency Hospital

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Internship Hospital

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock

Medical School

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    Please call the office to learn more. (915) 521-7731

    What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Harold Smith, MD?

    New patients may call (915) 272-5563 to make an appointment.

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    Dr. Harold Smith, MD accepts various insurance plans. You can easily check if your insurance provider is accepted by using the Healthgrades insurance check. We recommend verifying your insurance coverage before scheduling an appointment to ensure a seamless experience.

    What are Dr. Harold Smith, MD's top areas of expertise?

    Dr. Harold Smith, MD specializes in Nervous System Neoplasms and Neurocritical Care Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.

    What is Dr. Harold Smith, MD's office address?

    Dr. Smith's office is located at 4824 Alberta Ave # 4, El Paso, TX 79905. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    UMC - Spine Center and Neurosugery Clinic

    UMC - Spine Center and Neurosugery Clinic4824 Alberta Ave # 4 El Paso, TX 79905
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