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Dr. Duret Smith, MD

Dr. Duret Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Duret Smith, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Westlake, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1977. He is affiliated with UH St. John Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

24723 Detroit Rd Westlake, OH 44145

Make an Appointment

(440) 892-1440

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith is affiliated with UH St. John Medical Center Westlake, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.5
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
36%
36%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
9%
9%
1 star
55%
55%

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The absolute best doctor/surgeon ever. Perfect bedside manner and really goes above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met. I highly recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine Perez – Jun 06, 2020
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Went to him with a broken finger and he was very kind and helpful. I felt foolish for coming in with only a small break but he made me feel ok about taking up his time with something so little.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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wendy – May 09, 2020
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Barely examined me. Since I had CTS on the right wrist with surgery (which went VERY WELL) by another surgeon, he simply said something to the effect "you know what surgery will entail." Had a very small incision for my previous CTS and was healed and back to work in 2 weeks. Dr. Smith opened up entire palm of my left hand. I saw him once to schedule the surgery, once before the operation and then never again. I was out of work for over 6 weeks and my hand is a mess!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2018
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Rushed evaluation, didn't take the time to answer questions. Was given a wrist brace to wear without a fitting. It didn't fit properly and therefore made the injury worse (it stabilized my wrist in a dislocated position!) Had to get a second opinion and proper treatment from another doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Cleveland, OH – Mar 14, 2017
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did not explain procedures and kept changing the time of recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Elayne T in Fairview Park, Ohio – Aug 07, 2016
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All appointments were a minimum of 30 minutes late. He did a poor sloppy half-exam and Immediately brushed me off to more useless therapy. When coming back after therapy, he told me he didnt work on the kind of injury i had, and again brushed me off to yet another therapist. He could have told me on day 1 that he couldnt help me! He completely wasted my time and money. Terrible doctor, terrible diagnosis, terribly lazy effort, completely careless. Months of more pain thanks to Dr. Smith.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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John D in Lakewood, OH – Dec 18, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Duret Smith, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Westlake, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1977. He is affiliated with UH St. John Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office24723 Detroit Rd Westlake, OH 44145
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UH St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd
    Westlake, OH 44145
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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