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Darin Smith
Patient Rating
4.4 / 5 (Based on 362 Reviews)

Darin Smith, MD

Specialty: Neurosurgery

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Darin Smith, please call 319-221-8966

Areas of Interest

Dr. Smith specializes in both invasive and minimally invasive spinal surgeries. Additional interests include brain tumor evaluation and resection, craniotomy for tumors and aneurysms, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, brain aneurysm evaluation, SEPS twist drill subdural hematoma drainage, Agee endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, ulnar nerve surgery and transsphenoidal for pituitary tumors.

Education and Training

Education

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Neurosurgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Associates of Neurological Surgery
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Honors, Awards, etc.

Alpha Omega Alpha, honor medical society, University of Iowa College of Medicine

Certifications

Board Certified in Neurological Surgery

Personal Interests

Dr. Smith and his wife, Suehila, enjoy taking care of their six children. They are interested in general health and nutrition and developing a proper diet for optimal health.

Additional Information

After graduation from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Smith did a six-year residency in Neurological Surgery at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery that permits more rapid healing, shorter hospital stays and low complication rates, resulting in dramatic pain reduction. Dr. Smith performs "the right surgery for the right reasons" to achieve the best possible outcome.

Patient Reviews

1.0
October 19, 2024
I felt completely dismissed and gaslighted. He spoke to my husband instead of me about ME. I would NEVER recommend this man to anyone. I walked out of there completely defeated.
3.0
October 05, 2024
Only thing about this Dr.is that he didn't ask if I had any questions for him he just up and left I thought that was rude and he didn't introduce himself in the middle of reading my chart.Then when he left he said oh nice meeting you when he walked out the door,and I thought that was rude.
3.0
September 05, 2024
Didn't seem to really seem to care what or how I cared
5.0
August 06, 2024
Dr Smith was thorough, kind and understanding
1.8
July 31, 2024
The doctor came in, spent time looking at my chart/testing. No follow up, meaning haven't received a call about the x-rays and the doctor didn't discuss any treatment plan. A complete waste of my time and money.
5.0
July 15, 2024
Dr Smith is very knowledgeable
1.0
June 04, 2024
I'm incredibly disappointed with this entire experienceI truly wished I would have had another surgeon, at a different hospital preferably! I've been extremely disappointed with the whole process!
5.0
May 16, 2024
All around great medical appointment
3.33
May 15, 2024
Dr Smith ordered another scan, but he gave me no indication of whether or not he was considering surgery. Nor did Dr. Smith ask if I had any questions. A small courtesy I would have appreciated.
2.0
May 03, 2024
I think he spoke to me for 4-6 minutes...not nearly enough and did not feel a connection to him at all.
5.0
April 16, 2024
All was good
5.0
March 09, 2024
Dr Smith explained my condition after reviewing the X rays. Pleasant conversation and came highly recommended by other patients who were friends of mine
5.0
February 16, 2024
I've had six back surgeries and numerous visits to the pain clinic for my bad back. All procedures done at Mercy and have received excellent and exceptional care from all involved. I can't praise my entire Mercy Care Team enough!
5.0
February 15, 2024
He was very detailed
5.0
February 13, 2024
I gave Dr. Smith a list of questions-- he answered then thoroughly.
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Provider's Contact Information

Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic

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