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Dr. Stephen Smith, MD

Dr. Stephen Smith, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Smith, MD is a neurosurgeon in South Bend, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600 South Bend, IN 46601

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend South Bend, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.2
35 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Fantastic Care and Concern
Dr Smith takes a deep personal concern for your best health. He is through, cautious, and seeks the best plan for the patient. His follow up is wonderful and he takes all the necessary time to be sure the patient understands options and outcomes.
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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Daniel Ronk – Mar 31, 2024
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Had my second surgery…. Excellent staff, very organized. There was no questions that I didn’t have answered by the Dr. or his PA This medical professional couldn’t ask for better.
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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Paula Marie – Sep 16, 2022
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Excellent
Highly skilled, very knowledgeable, and kind. What else could you want.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2022
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I had a 4,5 cm meningioma found by a French doctor in Michigan City. Ambulance boys highly urged Dr Stephen Smith. His survival to me was given as 98 percent, not the average 90 ..He saved my life. The tumor had grown perhaps 20 years. He is better than going to UCLA where I passed my boards.
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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Stephen chu. DDS – Jan 29, 2020
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Dr. Smith and his staff are the best. I had back surgery and during my stay at the hospital he made sure I had everything I needed. He even called me on a Saturday at home to make sure I was still comfortable. He’s the best!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2019
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The care I received from Dr Smith was exceptional. He thoroughly explained everything from the first day that I saw him. He studied my back and said his passion was to make it perfect. Which I am glad because as he did a great job of fixing my back. The recovery period was long but he also informed me that this would be a marathon and not a sprint for recovery. I am so blessed that Dr. Smith did my surgery as 4 years later I am still praising God for sending me to him for surgery.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Elkhart, IN – Sep 11, 2018
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Shows compassion and takes the time to listen to your concerns and questions. Explains things and makes sure that you understand. I have never felt rushed while seeing 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
7 others found this helpful
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Linda Cioch – Jul 09, 2018
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We had previous experience with Dr. Smith when he saved my mother's life in 2012. so when he said my husband must have surgery we totally trusted his advise even tho my husband had neck surgery 15 years ago with a DIFFERENT doctor and it went terrible. It was apparent from as early as the recovery room that Dr. smith had used EXTREME care while he corrected the problem without causing damage to the neck . My husband's recovery has been completely wonderful We were so blessed to have Dr. Smith
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Carri in Granger, IN – Sep 18, 2017
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Dr. Steven Smith & Kyle Moser screwed up my decompression surgery leaving me with multiple severe nerve damage problems causing me lifelong permanent disabilities & extreme pain. Then they basically left me completely hanging with nothing & no hope & no quality of life without any care. They are strictly cutters & after that they pretty much want nothing to do with you, unless they can cut you up some more.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Bremen – Dec 23, 2016
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In 3.5 months of "care" after he diagnosed two fractures in my C-7 vertebra in the emergency room, Dr. Smith met with me once and only once. He had not ordered the proper CT scan to tell whether one of the fractures had healed after 5 weeks. (It had not.) Commenting that I probably did not want to keep coming in (true), he said that he would telephone with results and recommendations. He never did. I had to telephone his office repeatedly and was able only to speak to a receptionist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Granger, IN – Dec 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Smith, MD is a neurosurgeon in South Bend, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Lakeland...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600 South Bend, IN 46601
    1

    Practice

    Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery Elkhart500 Arcade Ave Ste 200 Elkhart, IN 46514
    2

    Practice

    Office611 E Douglas Rd Ste 207 Mishawaka, IN 46545
    3
    Beacon Medical Group Specialists Goshen2222 Rieth Blvd Ste 104 Goshen, IN 46526
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

      615 N Michigan St
      South Bend, IN 46601
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      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

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

      5215 Holy Cross Pkwy
      Mishawaka, IN 46545
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • 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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      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
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