Donald Smith, MD, FAANS

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.