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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Craig Smith, MD
4.1 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Inglewood, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Craig Smith, MD works in Inglewood, CA as a General Surgery Specialist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1988. At present, Dr. Smith has received an average rating of 4.1 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith practices at Practice in Inglewood, CA and has additional offices in Marina Del Rey, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Shorr Smith and Hurst Mds
    501 E Hardy St Ste 210, Inglewood, CA 90301
  2. 2 Marina Del Rey Hospital
    4650 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Jun 14, 2022
Very clean office, support staff was efficient and polite. Doctor Smith was prompt, confident, offering details and I found him very likable.
CheongYei — Jun 14, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1988
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Smith accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Smith accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Smith speaks Spanish. See Dr. Smith's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Smith has a star rating of 4.1/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Smith is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Smith has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 36 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Centinela Hospital Medical Center
  • Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

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  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

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  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

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  12. Quit Smoking

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