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Dr. Hugh Smisson III, MD

Neurosurgery*•Male•Age 67

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Hugh Smisson III, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Macon, GA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Hugh Smisson III, MD

Georgia Neurosurgical Institute

840 Pine St Ste 880 Macon, GA 31201
Telehealth services available

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(478) 743-7092
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(478) 743-7092

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smisson III is affiliated with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Vidalia, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Smisson III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Smisson III's Reviews

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4.4

65 ratings, 38 with a written review
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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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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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
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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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
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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
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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About Me

Care Philosophy

GNI Exists to render Neurosurgical care to patients of all social conditions, treating complicated problems involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, and...Read more

Biography

Dr. Hugh Smisson specializes in minimally invasive treatment of the spinal cord, including cervical, thoracic and lumbar disease. As such, he has developed...Read more

Specialties*

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery, Medical College Of Georgia, Augusta, Ga

Residency Hospital

Augusta University Medical College of Georgia

Medical School, 1986

Emory University

Undergraduate School, 1979

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. Smisson III's office is located at 840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Georgia Neurosurgical Institute

    Georgia Neurosurgical Institute840 Pine St Ste 880 Macon, GA 31201
    1

    Georgia Neurosurgical Institute

    Georgia Neurosurgical Institute, Warner Robins312 Margie Dr Warner Robins, GA 31088
    2

    Live Healthy MD - Dublin

    Dublin1000 Hillcrest Pkwy Dublin, GA 31021
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

    1 Meadows Pkwy
    Vidalia, GA 30474
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

    777 Hemlock St
    Macon, GA 31201

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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