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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Craig Smith, MD
4.1 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a General Surgeon in Inglewood, CA.
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Inglewood, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a General Surgeon in Inglewood, CA.

About

Dr. Smith graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a General Surgeon in Inglewood, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital and Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital.
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Value HMO
  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Basic HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Priority Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Vivity CA HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • SignatureValue Alliance
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
4.1
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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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
Specialties*
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Craig Smith, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital and Centinela Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Craig Smith, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

    4650 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey, CA

  • Centinela Hospital Medical Center

    555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA