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Darin Smith
Patient Rating
4.1 / 5 (Based on 410 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

5.0
June 17, 2022
I was very happy with time they gave me to answer all my questions
4.5
June 16, 2022
Totally pleased with all involved very professional.
5.0
June 16, 2022
Dr answered all my answers and concerns
2.75
May 31, 2022
Good
5.0
May 05, 2022
Very satisfied
2.75
May 03, 2022
Conversation seemed hurried
0.0
April 19, 2022
Wants to get people in and out as fast as possible with very little explanation. No bed side matter at all pretty sure he's all about the money and could care less about his patients. I will be looking for a 2nd opinion that hopefully takes the time to explain
5.0
April 07, 2022
Great experience! I highly recommend the clinic and everyone involved!
5.0
April 05, 2022
Very clear explanation of mri and options to correct problem.
5.0
March 15, 2022
Dr. Smith was excellent at asking questions as well as answering my questions
5.0
February 20, 2022
Kim and Dr Smith listened to my concerns and understood why I needed to see them
3.5
February 17, 2022
Good. Ok
0.0
February 16, 2022
Dr. Smith was aware of my pain. He was only in the room maybe 2 minutes. I was under the impression he was coming back because I had questions, so I asked the nurse and she said he was done and not coming back. He didn't seem to care about me not able to sit or stand longer than 2 min at a time or being in excruciating pain. He was very cold and stand offish. I now have to see another surgeon because the same problem, which has been causing my pain this entire time. I have opted for a 2nd opinion due to the lack of care I was getting from Dr Smith.
2.5
February 12, 2022
The doctor answered my questions. I asked about the abnormalities and he said they weren't going to addressed. When I looked at my chart it said he would be doing a procedure. Which is something we didn't talk about.
0.0
February 11, 2022
Dr. Smith was awful. He visited me for under 5 minutes, didn't ask me any questions, and did not explain what he was recommending and why. As I was asking him these questions he proceeded to walk down the hall to the front desk where he answered them, outside of my exam room. He was very swift and had terrible bed side manor as well as patient care.
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Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic

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