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Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fall River, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

277 Pleasant St Fall River, MA 02721

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4.8
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Performed an excellent knee replacement. Recovery was ahead of schedule and very manageable. Dr. communicates well and had the flexibility with medications and other things to allow me to do this alone ( I was locked 1500 miles from home by the pandemic). He listens pretty well. Like most doctors he has an information agenda, moves through that quickly and then wants to terminate the visit. But, bend his ear a bit, he'll listen (not just hear) if you're giving him essential information. Only complaint is that the operation precipitated a painful unrelated skeletal issue and he did not move to address that until the full 12 weeks of knee recovery was over. Could have looked at the issue 4 or 5 weeks earlier and saved me a LOT.... a WHOLE LOT of pain. But he still gets 5 stars.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Ken from Florida – Feb 09, 2021
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I recently had a fairly bad displacement fracture of my left wrist. He took me in right away and talked to me like a very normal guy. He wasn't like your typical arrogant doctors. Just a really nice down to earth guy. He explained everything very thoroughly. The surgery was the next day and I was out the the door and on my way home hours later. My recovery was great and painless (no pain meds). He is always there to answer any questions. I look forward to seeing him each appointment. He has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know!! Randy-2019
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What could be improved
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May 21, 2019
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Dr Smith is a very pleasant, caring doctor. He also has a smoke on his face and he is always willing to listen to what you have to say and then he gives you hood opinion. I would highly recommend him for any orthopedic issues you may have.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Fall River, MA – Sep 21, 2017
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I am sp pleased with se amith he is a.caring person
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
No results
4 others found this helpful
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danita in provlidenve.ri – May 17, 2016
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Dr. Smith is an excellent Dr. However, if you've been in an auto accident, he will not take any motor vehicle insurance. This is dumbfounding since I've been his patient for quite some time but he won't see me from the result of a recent motor vehicle accident. I guess the pain of dealing with insurance companies is more important to him than his patients health. Very disappointed in his policy. Time to see another orthopedic.
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
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Paul Medeiros in Middleboro, MA – Feb 17, 2016
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care philosophy

Committed to educating patients about their conditions, examining options for self-improvement, utilizing and exhausting conservative means of improvement and employing appropriate surgical skill where absolutley required.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Mass Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984

  • Providence College

    Undergraduate School, 1979
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Locations

Practice

Prima Care PC277 Pleasant St Fall River, MA 02721
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Anne's Hospital

    795 Middle St
    Fall River, MA 02721
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

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