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Dr. David Smith, MD

Surgical Oncology*
3.9 (20)
Map Pin Small Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Smith, MD

Dr. David Smith, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Tyler, TX. They specialize in Surgical Oncology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in Tyler, TX with other offices in Frisco, TX, Irving, TX, McKinney, TX and Plano, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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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Dr. Smith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    800 E Dawson St Ste 70, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 606-4300
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    Office
    910 E Houston St Ste 270, Tyler, TX 75702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 606-4300
  3. 3
    Office
    5680 Frisco Square Blvd Ste 2500, Frisco, TX 75034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 696-0030
  4. 4
    Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute
    501 S Saunders Ave Ste 320, Tyler, TX 75702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 606-4300
  5. 5
    Office
    6750 N MacArthur Blvd # 257, Irving, TX 75039 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 578-8877
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    McKinney
    5236 W University Dr Ste 2900, McKinney, TX 75071 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 578-8877
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    Office
    4001 W 15th St Ste 425, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 696-0030
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00
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    Office
    501 Saunders Ave Ste 320, Tyler, TX 75702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 606-4300

Hospital Affiliations
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  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements

Treatment frequency



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.
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Disorders
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chordoma
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Limb Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Schwannoma
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Muscle Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurofibrosarcoma
Pancreas Carcinoma
Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Skin Cancer
Spleen Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Distal Pancreatectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemicolectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Surgery
Lymph Node Resection
Mastectomy
Melanoma Removal
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Partial Mastectomy
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Port Removal
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sarcoma Removals
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Splenectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Whipple Procedure
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    3.9
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    About Dr. David Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Surgical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154355626
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • David Grant Medical Center|David Grant Usaf Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David 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 has seen patients for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, 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.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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