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Dr. Brian Smith, MD

General Surgery
3.6 (7)
Map Pin Small Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Smith, MD

Dr. Brian Smith, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from New York Medical College and is affiliated with UCI Medical Center.

Dr. Smith works at Sci in Long Beach, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Va Long Beach Healthcare System
    5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 826-8000
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    Jul 14, 2022
    Dr. Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, moreso than any other doctor I have seen during my ongoing health complications. He explains things very well to make sure I understand what's going on, takes his time (never seems rushed), and always asks if I have any more questions before he leaves. After 2 years of very difficult health problems and 5+ different doctors, I trust him the MOST, by a wide margin. It's unbelievably reassuring when you actually have a lot of trust and faith in your doctor.
    Kristen — Jul 14, 2022
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    About Dr. Brian Smith, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1770631715
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of California Irvine Med Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Santa Barbara
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Brian 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.

    Dr. Smith has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Smith has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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