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Dr. Edward Robert Smith, MD

Dr. Edward Robert Smith, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Robert Smith, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia university in 1996. He is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Department of Neurosurgery

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
Telehealth available

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Dr. Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.2

15 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Hyde Park, MA – Nov 26, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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R. Martin in Boston, MA – Oct 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Contarina, RO – Oct 12, 2017
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About Me

biography

I focus my practice on treating patients with cerebrovascular disease and brain tumors, with a particular focus on moyamoya syndrome, arteriovenous malformations and skull base tumors. Together with my colleagues at Boston Children's Hospital,...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Columbia University

    Medical School, 1996

  • Dartmouth College

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Department of Neurosurgery

    Department of Neurosurgery300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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