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Dr. Garth Smith, MD

Dr. Garth Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Garth Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bowie, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (48 reviews)

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, Anne Arundel Orthopaedic Surgeons - Bowie

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A214 Bowie, MD 20716

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.1
48 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Long Wait, Rushed Appointment, and Poor Care
I saw the doctor for my severe injury. The wait time was about 3 hours, but the doctor only saw me for 3 minutes. He refused to listen to my requests and walked away without providing any explanation or treatment options. The office intentionally overbooks patients to maximize profit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Sep 11, 2024
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rip off practice
Garth Smith on my first visit for a fractured metacarpal bone, he walked in and grabbed my hand as if there was no fracture aggressively. Not appreciated since I was in a lot of pain. I was then billed under an insurance 'surgery' code by his office which his billing department tells me this is normal for a fracture. My insurance then doubled my co-pay because of 'surgery'. Oh and I was also billed for a standard office visit and a $320 brace. This company is a total rip off and I saw another surgeon who billed for a standard office visit and not some BS surgery code.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2022
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Excellent!
I’m a massage therapist, so when I needed surgery, my only choice was Dr. Smith. He is an excellent doctor with great bedside manner and takes time to answer all questions. Over my 20+ years as a LMT, he has earned my respect and trust and would recommend him to any of my colleagues and friends.
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
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Denise Haddaway – Apr 11, 2022
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Very pleased with Dr. Smith and the facility. Would highly recommend him to other patients.
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
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Kathy Hodges – Jun 22, 2021
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Great doctor with excellent 'bedside protocol' . My wife is his patient, too. Great staff and office team....
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
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John M. – Apr 07, 2021
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Absolutely would recommend Dr. Smith to family and friends. He is very knowledgeable, kind, caring. He has ability to put patient at ease, spends time listening and explaining. He has always solved my issues over the years. Great doctor. My husband is his patient, too. Great staff and office team.
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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Apr 07, 2021
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having had 6 surgery’s by Dr. Smith, his abilities & resulting scar recovery is some of the best I have witnessed. A very professional attitude with good knowledge. Relates well with all aspects of the work i have required over the last 16 years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark – Feb 24, 2021
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Dr. Smith and his staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. I am not always comfortable with doctors so the staff's attempt to put me at ease spoke volumes to me. Dr. Smith took his time to explain my injury and answered my questions clearly. I would definitely recommend him as I feel like I hit the "eeney, meeney, miney, mo" jackpot!
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
  • Long wait times
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Feb 03, 2021
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I had a great visit. Dr. Smith addressed all of my issues in a professional, efficient, and personable manner.
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
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Jan 25, 2021
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Dr Garth Smith reconstructed my elbow ligament in November 2020. He did an amazing job! He is attentive, kind, and an excellent surgeon.
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
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Jan 14, 2021
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I would Dr Smith to anyone with a hand issue. He was very efficient, after X-rays were taken he diagnosed the problem and how to resolve it hopefully without surgery. Injection and gone and hopefully that is it.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2020
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Excellent visit, Dr Smith listened, gave me good advice & ideas to ease my joint pain. I'll certainly be back!
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
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Peggy Falk – Nov 28, 2020
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Dr. Smith is direct and to the point explaining what's happening and what will happen. He was a little late for my appointment was was very apologetic.
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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David Ebersole – Nov 19, 2020
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Very severe pain and numbness in my left (dominant) hand caused me to see Dr. Garth Smith of The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics. The entire process from the initial office visit, the diagnosis process, all the way through the recent very successful Carpal tunnel surgery was flawless. Dr. Smith's team provided outstanding service that was highly professional, timely, knowledgeable and caring. Based on this experience, It would be impossible for me to recommend any area in need of improvement. I thank Dr. Smith and his entire team for setting an example of what can be accomplished when providing medical care.
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
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John Ernst – Nov 06, 2020
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Dr. Garth Smith fixed my left elbow in 2017, it has been stronger than ever. I recently went to him for "clicking, painful thumbs". I was worried that it was a nerve problem. He immediately diagnosed and identified it as "Pilat Thumbs" or clubbed thumbs caused by a stained tendon at the base of my thumbs. It was treated with cortisone shots, my symptoms are now improving.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Gordon M Davis, Jr – Oct 31, 2020
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Absolutely incompetent group of people to be called a medical organization. Little to know care for patients during consultation, booked a surgery 3 months prior and got a time one day prior at 5pm When I told the nurses at the surgery center i needed something to relax because i didn’t like doctors and needles/doctors/getting surgery, they lied to me and was mere giving me a plain iv Drip And after 3 hours in waiting they finally started surgery. Staff, doctor and scheduling communication is so terrible you might as well call 411. No one knows anything about customer follow up appointments or future care.Complete dissatisfied and wouldn't return to Garth or his team to have them trim my fingernails.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2020
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Dr. Smith is pleasant, knowledgeable and did a good examination of my hands. He was a little vague in explanation and suggestions in regards of my hands.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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He is the ABSOLUTE WORST surgeon ever. Recommended surgery on a severed wrist tendon that after research post surgery is a "harvest" tendon that he told me he had done "hundreds" of times. LIES. There is no available medical research on the resection of a carpi radialis tendon other than that of a pro hockey player. He took away my ability to flex my wrist- to wash my hair- to go to the bathroom and take care of myself until I found a surgeon to undo his damage. DESTROYED MY RIGHT ARM FOREVER.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Chestertown, MD – Jul 05, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr Smith for quite a while for Severe Degenerative joint disease of the wrists and hands. He is pleasant, interested in me as a whole and very skilled. He opts for the least severe course of action. Very nice bedside manner. I was there yesterday and could not help to notice the proficiency of ancillary staff. In addition they are pleasant, helpful and enable the office to run like clock work. Good job ladies!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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M. Theresa Hommel in Millersville, MD – May 04, 2017
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He was absolutely wonderful. Personable and took time with my teenaged son to get all of the information needed for proper treatment.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Carol in Columbia, MD – Mar 02, 2016
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Serving as the Chief of Orthopedics for Anne Arundel Medical Center, Dr Garth R Smith is viewed as one of the most respected Adult and Pediatric Hand and Elbow Surgeon. Dr Garth Smith attended John Hopkins University Medical School and completed...read more

biography

Serving as the Chief of Orthopedics for Anne Arundel Medical Center, Dr. Garth R. Smith is viewed as one of the most respected Adult and Pediatric Hand and Elbow Surgeon. Dr. Garth Smith attended John Hopkins University Medical School and completed...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Harvard/bwh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Cornell University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Stanford University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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