Brian Smith, DO
About Brian Smith
Surgeon Brian Smith, D.O. is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He comes from a medical family where his father and sister are emergency room physicians. “Practicing medicine was always a goal of mine while growing up,” he says.
As a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dr. Smith takes a whole-person approach to help his patients prevent and recover from illness and injury.
Dr. Smith strives to provide compassionate, quality care with a patient-centered focus. He believes in listening to and collaborating with patients to help them get healthy and stay well. “In addition to offering the best possible care, educating my patients is of the utmost importance so that each person can fully understand their diagnosis and any procedure that will be done,” he explains.
As a general surgeon, Dr. Smith is dedicated to maintaining excellent technical skills to treat various conditions and diseases. He offers experience in all areas of surgical intervention, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery utilizing the Da Vinci robot platform. “When appropriate for the patient, minimally invasive surgical methods can significantly reduce pain and recovery time,” he says.
Specialty Areas
Dr. Smith provides a full range of surgical care for adults ages 18 and older. His surgical services address:
- Alimentary tract – stomach, small intestine, colon, upper and lower endoscopy;
- Abdomen and its contents – hernia of all types, diaphragm, biliary tract, liver, spleen;
- Breast, skin, and soft tissue – benign and malignant disease;
- Endocrine – thyroid and parathyroid glands;
- Surgical oncology – including coordinated management of the cancer patient in the above areas;
- Trauma – comprehensive management and responsibility for all phases of trauma care.
Education and Certifications
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Residency — Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
Department of General Surgery Resident
Pontiac, MI
2017-2022
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Medical School — Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Undergraduate — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Chapel Hill, NC
Recent Brian Smith Posts
Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery improves minimally invasive options for inguinal hernia and other pelvic area surgical procedures.
“Dr. Smith came in on his day off to remove a piece of glass from my foot, so I didn't have to wait another 48 hours until he was in the office or make a trip to the ER. He used ultrasound and radiographs to guide his approach so it could be removed through the smallest incision possible. The procedure was well described to me beforehand; he continuously checked to make sure I was comfortable, and he got the glass out through an incision that was 1/4 of the size I was expecting and without sutures. I was so thankful to be referred to such a skilled and thoughtful doctor.”Boulder County Patient