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Dr. Douglas E Smith M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(17)
222 N 2nd St Suite 307 Boise ID, 83702
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4/5

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Dr. Douglas Smith practices Neurological Surgery in Boise, ID. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smith prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1972

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Dr. Douglas E Smith M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 222 N 2nd St Suite 307

222 N 2nd St Suite 307 -
Boise, ID 83702
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New patients: 208-344-1000
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MADIGAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM -
TACOMA, WA 98431
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Dr. Douglas E Smith M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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