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Dr. David Smith, MD

Dr. David Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. David Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

5333 Mission Center Rd Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92108

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.3

6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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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
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Summer Gulihur in Santee, CA – Feb 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California, San Diego

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983
  • New York Medical College|stanford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Stanford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

American Current Care of California A Medical Corporation5333 Mission Center Rd Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92108
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Practice

R. L. Patrick Rhoten MD Inc.4510 Executive Dr Ste 125 San Diego, CA 92121
2

Practice

Robert E Kearney MD Inc.4520 Executive Dr Ste 150 San Diego, CA 92121
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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