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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Dr. Craig Smith, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a general surgeon in Inglewood, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

501 E Hardy St Ste 210 Inglewood, CA 90301

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.1
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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I was seen promptly, things were explained clearly
Very clean office, support staff was efficient and polite. Doctor Smith was prompt, confident, offering details and I found him very likable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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CheongYei – Jun 14, 2022
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Dr. Smith’s rudeness made us decide against his performing my wife’s surgery. He questioned my presence in the exam room, as if I were a random stranger who’d somehow managed access. Even if folks aren’t married (I explained we were), shouldn’t anyone accompanying a patient for support be encouraged to do so if not interfering? During the visit, Smith was either disinterested or downright rude. For example, in requesting to use the chair I was sitting in, he alluded to how he was the one who’d been up since 6 AM... As I took notes with pen/pad as he spoke, he demanded I stop writing and pay attention to him. “Look this way--up here at me,” he said. It was over-the-top and inappropriate. He examined my wife without bothering to put on exam gloves. That didn’t seem like proper protocol. (The Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research seems to agree.) Once done explaining the proposed surgical procedure, he simply left the room, no “goodbye” or “nice meeting you all” or anything.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Concerned Husband – Jan 20, 2022
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Dr. Smith is one of the most caring and patient Surgeons I have ever had the pleasure to have as my Surgeon he has the hands of a Magician I could not ask for a better Doctor to be treated by and has a GREAT personality and very caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Barry Vogel in Los Angeles, CA – Mar 09, 2017
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Dr. Craig Smith is at his best in the operating theater, a perfectionist leaving no detail unattended to, while you are out he will be hard to work and in his element. You will find Dr. Smith to be confident, experienced and just a nice guy. The office works so smoothly you might be a little worried, don't be. Thanks Dr. Smith for my excellent care I just can't thank you enough. Matt Kosek
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Matt Kosek in Los Angeles, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a general surgeon in Inglewood, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
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