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Dr. Michael Smith, MD

General Surgery ·  Male · Age 52

  22 Reviews
Dr. Smith

Smith Surgical Services a Division of Signature Medical Group

12122 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste 101 Saint Louis, MO 63128

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Dr. Michael Smith, MD is a general surgery specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and specializes in general surgery and endocrine surgery.

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Dr. Smith's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Dr. Smith performs Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Smith performs this procedure more than 5% of his peers

Ventral Hernia
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Dr. Smith treats Ventral Hernia more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 5% of his peers

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Dr. Smith treats Cholecystitis and Gallstones more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Smith treats this condition more than 5% of his peers

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  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Gallstones
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Dr. Smith's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
  • Biliary Disorders
  • Biliary Dyskinesia
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Fibroadenoma
  • Breast Tumor
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Mass
  • Colon Polyp
  • Colon Stricture
  • Colonic Diverticulosis
  • Colonic Volvulus
  • Excision of Cyst
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
  • Mole Removal
  • Open Hernia Procedures
  • Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Small Intestine Diverticulosis
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Ventral Hernia

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Dr. Smith, his staff, and everyone who he works alongside are top notch in every single way. He has operated on me twice, and on my father once with better than expected results. Very pleased with his care before, during and after all procedures. Quite simply stated, he is the best general surgeon in the St Louis area, in my opinion!
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when u talk to him at first he seems knowledgeable but when he gets paid he totally turns into dr.jekyll. This is the absolute truth an he lacks skills in surgery procedures. Beware before u spend time am money.I'm a retired doctor myself so this should be adequate info. for u to take.
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Very poor follow up after surgery. Office seems a bit disorganized. Get rid of the fish tank if you cannot keep it clean!!
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He did not explain things very well to me. I went in to have my gall bladder removed, which I was not nervous about at all. But I have pancreatitis and EPI (also a pancreas disease), and was having major pain and complications, but he sent me home anyway, where I continued to have complications and ended up going back. His bedside manner is terrible and I will make sure to steer clear of him for my next surgery!
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Smith is a board-certified specialist in general surgery.  He Smith specializes in surgical endocrinology, hernia repairs, gallbladders, colon resections, skin lesions and breast operations.

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Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Education

Loyola Hines VA
Fellowship Hospital
Sinai Hospital of Detroit
Internship Hospital
1991
Loyola Foster McGaw Hosp
Residency Hospital
1984
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School
St Louis University
Undergraduate School
1991
1984

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Locations

Smith Surgical Services a Division of Signature Medical Group

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70% Patient experience rating, 1% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)

79% Patient experience rating, 10% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • General Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)

83% Patient experience rating, 14% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)

70% Patient experience rating, 1% higher than the national average