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Dr. Kris Smith, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Dr. Kris Smith, MD
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Dr. Kris Smith, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Phoenix, AZ
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35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kris Smith, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Smith graduated from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Barrow Neurological Inst.Dr. Kris Smith, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has 35 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Chiari's Deformity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Smith's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Smith is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Chiari's Deformity
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Chiari's Deformity
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Chiari's Deformity
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Acoustic Neuroma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Tumor
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Gynecologic Cancer
Headache
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Migraine
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Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Nystagmus
Osteosarcoma
Parkinson's Disease
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cardiac SPECT Imaging
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy Surgery
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Hemispherectomy
Functional Movement Screening
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Herniated Disc Surgery
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Memory Evaluation
Microvascular Decompression
Minimally Invasive Amydalohippocampectomy
Neuroplasty
Neurosurgical Procedures
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
Parkinson's Surgery
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
PET-CT Scan
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Radio Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Stereotactic Biopsy
Subthalamic Stimulator
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Vestibular Schwanoma Surgery
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • AHCCCS without Prior Authorization
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna POS
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPO
    AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
  • American Indian Health Plan
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Golden Rule
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Locations

  1. 1 Barrow Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
    2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 406-3181
  2. 2 St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 406-3181

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
4.0
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 03, 2024
Knowledgeable and skilled. Consult and diagnostic procedure went very well. Trust him to place RNS device.
— Jul 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Indian Health Srvc/Vet Adm Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barrow Neurological Inst
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kris Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Kris Smith, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kris Smith, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

    7400 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ