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Dr. Paul Smucker, MD

Dr. Paul Smucker, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine*

Dr. Paul Smucker, MD is a pain medicine physiatrist in South Bend, IN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital of Bremen and Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

53880 Carmichael Dr South Bend, IN 46635
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(574) 247-9441

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smucker specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smucker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smucker

3.7

49 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tom Woerdehoff – Jul 27, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rob K – Dec 07, 2023
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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
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MF – Mar 16, 2023
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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
Helpful
Tammy Terry – Dec 09, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nov 17, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mae – Sep 24, 2022
Mae, we appreciate your business and value your...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Eric prout – Oct 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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James E. Mitschelen – Jun 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2019
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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 person found this helpful
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Diana in Niles, MI – Mar 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Cindy in Indianapolis, IN – Jan 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
“Semi” Hurt – Aug 15, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ken Buser in Granger, IN – Jun 05, 2018
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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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis Norkus in Mishawaka, IN – May 11, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bonnie in Mishawaka IN – May 11, 2018
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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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Irv Rosenberg in South Bend, IN – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mishawaka – Apr 04, 2018
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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
Helpful
Anna Kiler in South Bend – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Spychalski in South Bend, IN 46614 – Feb 15, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Smucker holds dual Board Certifications in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine. He grew up in Goshen, IN and received his undergrad from Goshen College and went on to attend Indiana University School of Medicine....read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Sports Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Spine Physiatry

  • Electromyography

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  • University Of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colorado

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc.53880 Carmichael Dr South Bend, IN 46635
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Allied Physicians of Michiana LLC2349 Lake Ave Ste 201 Plymouth, IN 46563
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Practice

Ascendant Orthopedic Alliance LLC60160 Bodnar Blvd Mishawaka, IN 46544
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Link Psychological & Consulting Service P.C.900 I St La Porte, IN 46350
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of Bremen

    1020 High Rd
    Bremen, IN 46506

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Beacon Hospital

    1010 W SR
    La Porte, IN 46350
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