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Dr. Alexa Smith, MD

Neurosurgery
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Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alexa Smith, MD

Dr. Alexa Smith, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON / HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Dr. Smith works at Scripps Physicians Medical Group in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Smith's Office Locations

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    Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 598-5290
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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    About Dr. Alexa Smith, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurosurgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1316138506
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON / HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Alexa Smith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Smith works at Scripps Physicians Medical Group in San Diego, CA. View the full address on Dr. Smith’s profile.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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