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Dr. Edwin Smith, MD

Dr. Edwin Smith, MD

Pediatric Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Edwin Smith, MD is a pediatric urologist in Atlanta, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Fairview Park Hospital and Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Georgia Urology Pediatrics

5730 Glenridge Dr Atlanta, GA 30328
Telehealth available

Care Philosophy

"Dr Edwin Smith is a board-certified urologist specializing in the practice of pediatric urology. A native Georgian from Statesboro, he is a graduate of Davidson College. He received his medical degree at Emory University..."

- Dr. Edwin Smith, MD

Dr. Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the areas of Pediatric Urology & Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.5
24 ratings, 17 with a written review
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I so wish dr smith was an adult dr!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Shelby Fricks Payne – Oct 27, 2024
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Highly disappointed. Rushed visit. Did not run appropriate tests to find underlying causes. Seemed annoyed the whole time. Left with no clear answers and did not even try to fix the issue at hand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Disappointed dad – Feb 20, 2022
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My daughter has been a patient of Dr Smith/Kirsch/Scherz (all of whose names I've seen on many bills) for 6 years and we have never seen any of them in person. The nurses, Kristin Wellman and Shannon Suarez are wonderful, but the lack of communication is frustrating. For example, one time we went in for a check-up and they took my daughter's urine just in case. Then I get a call from a pharmacy in another part of town that I've never used saying there was a prescription for her ready. I thought it was a mistake, but after another couple tries I returned the call to the pharmacy to find out my daughter had yet another UTI and no one at GA Urology called to tell me, let alone asked which pharmacy to send it to. My daughter has only one fully working kidney so every UTI is pertinent. This is one of may instances where the communication fell through. Their billing is also confusing, I am guessing this is intentional and the figures change on each new mailing. I would not recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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ConcernedMom – Feb 24, 2021
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Our appointment was made for after school (330pm) however upon arrival I was told it was too late in the day for the procedure to be completed. My child did not have his exam preformed and we were not treated by the physician. However, we were billed for the office visit. After several months and multiple phone calls the issue remains unresolved. Not only were we inconvenienced with a wasted trip due to incompetent staff in scheduling but are also expected to pay for an unnecessary office visit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2019
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Excellent doctor
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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Tammy Miller in GA – Jan 16, 2019
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We loved Dr. Smith he was friendly and informative! He also didn't keep us waiting too long.
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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Shea McLemore in Monroe, Ga – Jan 29, 2018
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My family absolutely LOVE Dr.Smith!
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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Dec 29, 2017
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We love Dr. Smith. He is incredibly kind, patient, thorough, and experienced. He is efficient but never rushed our questions in the exam room. He also drew very easy to understand diagrams for us about his surgical plan. He never said more than he was confident about, but was proactive and reassuring when we thought our child was having a serious surgical complication. Dr. Smith fixed a problem for our son that another surgeon could not and we are so grateful. We drive from 4 hrs away for him!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lindsey in Valdosta, Ga – Dec 27, 2017
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My granddaughter had suffered with incontinence since she was born. After many visits to another doctor over a four year span and many tests, Dr. Smith immediately found the problem and surgically corrected it. I wish we had been referred to Dr. Smith in the beginning so that my granddaughter had not had to suffer threw the embarrassment she endured. Thank you Dr. Smith and staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Covington, GA – Aug 09, 2017
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Dr Smith is not only skilled and knowledgeable, he is also compassionate, understanding, and patient.
What went well
  • 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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JM in Norcross, GA – Jul 22, 2017
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Dr. Smith Is the best urologist I've had. He explains things very well and takes his time with his patients. He is also very nice and professional.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Cris Rasmussen in LaFayette, GA – Dec 29, 2016
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Great thorough Dr
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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Mandy in Eastman Ga – Oct 16, 2016
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Sweet sweet spirit, this doctor. Consulted with us most adequately about our concerns prior to surgery. Surgery went beautifully for our grandson, and Dr. Smith came in to see us afterwards. Just what you wish for when looking for a surgeon. Extremely competent, wonderful bedside manner, and perfection in his work.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Roswell, GA – Aug 10, 2016
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Dr. Smith is very thorough, kind, and gentle with his patients. I would not trust any other urologist with my child. He takes out the time to explain indepth details of the procedure and give the family a chance to ask questions. I love the fact that he doesn't rush with the patient and family. I also love the fact that the surgical staff nurse were constantly calling my cellphone during the procedure to keep me update on my child progress and well being. I would recommend Dr. Smith to everyone.
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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Dametric Johnson in Macon, GA – Jun 28, 2016
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Dr Smith is very good at listening to your questions and answering them in a way that is easy to understand. I had full faith in his recommendation to perform surgery on my son. I would recommend him to anyone.
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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Kelley K in Newnan, GA – Apr 18, 2016
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Five stars are simply not enough to describe our experience with Dr. Edwin Smith. He is an outstanding pediatric urologist, who is not only highly knowledgeable but treats his patients with utmost care and respect. We felt completely confident entrusting our son's orchiopexy surgery to Dr. Smith. His office staff and surgery team are absolutely top notch, handling everything from appointment scheduling, insurance issues, surgery care and any questions we had in a caring, efficient 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dawn in Woodstock, GA – Apr 08, 2016
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This was our first time meeting with Dr. Smith. He was knowledgeable about my daughter's condition (Her previous urologist retired) and took time to talk about her diagnosis and explain our options. He listened to our comments/concerns and addressed each one.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Jennifer N. in Dallas, GA – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Edwin Smith is a board-certified urologist specializing in the practice of pediatric urology. A native Georgian from Statesboro, he is a graduate of Davidson College. He received his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. His...read more

biography

Dr. Edwin Smith is a board-certified urologist specializing in the practice of pediatric urology. A native Georgian from Statesboro, he is a graduate of Davidson College. He received his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. His...read more
  • Pediatric Urology

  • Urology

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  • Emory University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Emory University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Pediatric Urology
Urology
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Dr. Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Georgia Urology Pediatrics

    Georgia Urology Pediatrics - Sandy Springs5730 Glenridge Dr Atlanta, GA 30328
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Fairview Park Hospital

      200 Industrial Blvd
      Dublin, GA 31021
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

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

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

      304 Turner McCall Blvd SW
      Rome, GA 30165

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

      1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
      Atlanta, GA 30342
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