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Darin Smith
Patient Rating
4.5 / 5 (Based on 293 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

3.0
June 03, 2026
Hardly commented on my issue just looked at laptop.
3.6
May 20, 2026
Dr was fine. I have no doubt he is skilled and well qualified to perform the procedure which will alleviate my shoulder/neck pain.
2.2
May 15, 2026
Dr Smith spent very little time with my wife and I. We had questions, but before we could think of them and state anything he said bye and left.
5.0
May 07, 2026
Very good appointment! Dr Smith and his nurse were so pleasant and helpful. They asked alot of questions and listened, making me feel so genuinely cared for and comfortable. I left feeling so good about my appointment and plans moving forward. I would recommend to anyone.
1.0
May 05, 2026
The provider literally did not touch my problem area. He checked my reflex's and suggested I go to the university for help. My "provider" if you can call him that was worthless and a waste of time and money.
3.0
May 02, 2026
Did not offer any information unless asked a specific question. Acts like he doesnt want to spend time with patient
5.0
April 17, 2026
Excellent experience. Very professional and thoughtful.
5.0
April 03, 2026
Time spent with the doctor for after surgery visit was probably 1 minute, nurse answered all questions as he was in & out of room, acted like I was wasting his time
1.0
March 25, 2026
poor doctor in my mind he acted like it was no big deal. he acted like it was no big deal about my care.
5.0
March 10, 2026
I thought he was very nice and explained everything that he will do during the operation.
5.0
March 04, 2026
Very eager to listen. Listening and then some serious action based on what had been tried to help with discomfort.
1.0
February 15, 2026
I have been in excruciating pain daily. He was not personable at all. I left feeling so defeated after having hope I would get answers. Very dissatisfied and would not recommend to anyone.
5.0
February 11, 2026
Compassionate about my situation, honest and to the point.
2.0
January 29, 2026
Feel I was brushed off . No solution for my problem
3.8
January 20, 2026
The doctor's knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge effectively to me is good.
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Provider's Contact Information

Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic

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