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Dr. John Smear, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. John Smear, MD
4.7 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. John Smear, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. John Smear, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Smear, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC.

About

Dr. Smear graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed a residency at Mount Carmel Health System Columbus, OH. Dr. John Smear, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC. Dr. Smear currently practices at Trident TraumaCARE and Acute Surgical Services and are affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. At present, Dr. Smear received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Smear's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smear is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Constipation
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
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  • WellCare
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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • First Choice Health
  • Basic Plan
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Absolute Total Care
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Trident TraumaCARE and Acute Surgical Services
    9291 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smear
4.7
Based on 13 Reviews
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Carmel Health System Columbus, OH
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Smear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smear's profile.

Dr. John Smear, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Smear, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC