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Donald Smith, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon
3.7/5
67 Ratings 9 Comments
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945 Margaret Place
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Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
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  • English

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgery

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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

3.7/5
67 Ratings 9 Comments

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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

January 2022

Good Dr

January 2022

Great

January 2022

Top shelf

October 2021

My Dr.explained everything to me to my understanding Awesome!!!

June 2021

Dr. Smith is amazing, knowledgeable, and kind. He didn't discuss risks. However, having just come through a similar surgery in my lumbar, with him as surgeon, we had previous conversations that covered it well enough.

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