Douglas Smith, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
6553 E Baywood Ave, Ste 104, Mesa, AZ 85206

At a glance

2.86 stars (1 review)
57% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medical In New Orleans
Affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center
and Chandler Regional Medical Center

Patient review summary

2.86
Dr. Smith's reviews present a mixed picture of patient experiences. On the positive side, he is noted for his friendly and gentle demeanor, taking time to listen to concerns without rushing into immediate treatments. His staff is praised for being attentive and professional. Patients have appreciated his effective diagnosis and treatment in certain cases, such as ear infections that were previously misdiagnosed by other doctors. However, there are significant concerns about Dr. Smith's diagnostic accuracy and follow-up care. Some patients reported dissatisfaction with his ability to correctly diagnose their conditions, resulting in misdiagnoses and prolonged issues. There were also complaints about inadequate communication and administrative inefficiencies, particularly regarding the handling of referrals and follow-up appointments. While his bedside manner is often described positively, there are critiques regarding his diagnostic precision and the overall management of patient care. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

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Douglas Smith, MD
6553 E Baywood Ave, Ste 104, Mesa, AZ, 85206
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2131 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282
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Douglas Smith, MD
595 N Dobson Rd, Ste 79, Chandler, AZ, 85224

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Ear infection
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Swimmer's ear
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Hearing loss and impairment
Ear infection
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Swimmer's ear

More about Douglas Smith, MD

Dr. Douglas Smith is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor and head and neck surgeon practicing in Arizona. He earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Smith completed his internship in general surgery and later his otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Smith pursued a second residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Smith is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center and offers services in Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa, AZ. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Education & experience

Education

Louisiana State University School Of Medical In New Orleans, Medical School, 1999
La State University School Of Medicine, Residency

Affiliation

Banner Desert Medical Center
Chandler Regional Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

License

AZ State Medical License active through May 2025 #MD 32793

Awards and publications

First Report of Soybean Vein Necrosis Disease Caused by Soybean vein necrosis-associated virus in Wisconsin and Iowa. - Smith, D. L.,Fritz, C.,Watson, Q.,Willis, D. K.,German, T. L.,Phibbs, A.,Mueller, D.,Dittman, J. D.,Saalau-Rojas, E.,Whitham, S. A.

Background

Languages spoken

Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1881669885

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