Dr. R Smith, MD
Dr. R Smith, MD is a neurologist in Houston, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
6560 Fannin St Ste 802 Houston, TX 77030Compare with other Neurologists
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| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
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| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Dr. R Smith, MD is a neurologist in Houston, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist...read moreNeurology
Neuromuscular Medicine
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Baylor University
Medical School, 1986
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Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
84%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1018% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all awardsStroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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