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Dr. Clifford Smith, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (53)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Clifford Smith, MD

Dr. Clifford Smith, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA. They graduated from University of cincinnati and is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Smith, completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

Dr. Smith's Office Locations

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    Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    7607 Forest Ave Ste 220, Richmond, VA 23229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Reflux Esophagitis
Rib Fracture
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Manometry
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Gastritis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Empyema
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Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lung Cancer
Malnutrition
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    Based on 53 ratings
    Patient Ratings (53)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Clifford Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1801987169
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Greenville Hospital University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • National Naval Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of cincinnati
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital
    • Parham Doctors' Hospital

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

    Dr. Smith works at Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Smith’s profile.

    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smith, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smith appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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