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Donald Smith, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon
3.9/5
73 Ratings 11 Comments
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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Neurosurgery Center
945 Margaret Place
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Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
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Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
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Primary Specialty

Neurosurgery

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945 Margaret Place
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Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
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1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
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  • English

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgery
Dr. Donald Smith joined the Department of Neurosurgery in 1996. For many years he proved to be the backbone of neurosurgical service in the area, establishing the first Neurosurgical Service at LSU Health Shreveport in 1977, while still in private practice. Prior to entering private practice, he served on the faculty at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He has served as president of the Shreveport Medical Society as well as president of the Willis-Knighton Medical Staff. He earned a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Trinity University.He is a retired member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, where he held the rank of Colonel. He completed his neurosurgical training in the military at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC. His military serviced also included tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm.

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LSU Health New Orleans

Internship

Walter Reed Army Hospital

Residency

Walter Reed Hospital

Ochsner LSU Health Patient Verified Reviews

3.9/5
73 Ratings 11 Comments

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS). Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

December 2022

Very professional

September 2022

Dr. Donald R. Smith is a Great Dr. He did my neck surgery before and now I'm having neck problems again. I wanted to go back to him again!

August 2022

Great

July 2022

Concerned about what was best for me

July 2022

She was excellent

July 2022

It was very helpful...

May 2022

I had a very pleasant experience. I would recommend this place and doctor to anyone.

March 2022

Dr Donald Smith and his assistant with patient caring and show great concern of my well-being thank you Dr Smith

March 2022

Top shelf

February 2022

Would gladly recommend this care provider to anyone.

February 2022

Great

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