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Dr. Sam Smith, DO
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Dr. Sam Smith, DO

Dermatologist

Professional statement

*Existing patients: This service is intended for use by new patients. For appointments, please call the office to schedule.*When booking, please include your insurance User ID and Verification phone number found on back of card. Include in Comments section, if necessary* A board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. His undergraduate degree is from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Health Policy and Administration. Dr. Smith then completed a Master's Degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine where he completed his medical training. After medical school he completed an internship at the Frankford Hospitals of the Jefferson Health System in Philadelphia. Finally, his dermatology residency was completed at the Western University of Health Sciences in Arizona. Dr. Smith specializes in all areas of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

In-network insurances

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Allwell

Specialties

  • Dermatologist

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Arrowhead Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jefferson Health System (Internship)
  • Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Residency in Dermatology
  • University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Phoenix Dermatologic Society

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Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1962420315

Office locations

Smith Dermatology

4915 East Baseline Road, Suite 102

Gilbert, AZ 85234

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All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider. For more information, check out our Patient Knowledge Base.
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I was very disappointed. I was never actually able to use the medication described because the pharmacy he insisted on using never called me back after multiple attempts after initial contact to get status of medication and they wouldn’t letme transfer it. It was a complete waste of time and money, and he seemed so rushed to just prescribe me something rather than listening to everything I’ve already tried. Definitely won’t be going back.
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Don’t go see this doctor! I went to have warts removed on my feet and I was in excruciating pain for at least a week after not being able to walk.. he didn’t seem to care each time I went in!He is definitely just after the money and charged me for a wellness exam just for checking to see if I had any moles...
Less than 3 months ago
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I was a new patient today, and found the whole appointment experience to be great! The office is nice, and the staff was friendly. Dr. Smith seems very cordial and attentive to my needs.
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He was very nice but he only spent about 5-7 minutes with me. His PA was excellent and took time to listen to my concerns and then relay them to Dr. Smith, so I think that helped with the exam time.Dr. Smith talks very fast and rushes, but it was kind of nice to be in and out of a first time appointment so fast. Luckily my issues were not earth shattering. Hopefully he would take more time out for something more serious.
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Dr. Smith was professional, friendly and did a great job :-)
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Great bedside manner. Took the time to really delve into what was going on and also gave me alternatives for my issues.
Less than 6 months ago
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He was very professional. He did not explain what was causing my concern though.
Less than 1 year ago
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Very professional and through
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Very friendly staff and Dr Smith was excellent.
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Fast and friendly!
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Went great!
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Awesome!
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I like the fact that you wanted to do a more aggressive treatment on my son
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Office staff extremely friendly. Dr has great chair side manner
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Dr. Smith was personable and explained everything to me. He took the time to answer all my questions. Thanks!
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Not sure if I return for my follow up, probably not.
Less than 1 year ago
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Dr. Smith was great! My concern was dealt with quickly and I was even given additional information about treating my condition that I wasn't aware existed. He was very polite and the office was very clean. Staff was friendly and thewait wasn't more than 15 minutes past the appt. time.
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The visit was fine but the outcome is what I'm looking for. I let you know next time. He seems nice enough.
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He was up front and very thorough.
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It's ok he can't tell what's really wrong he just told me it will take a while to heal he didn't explain much about my condition.
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Staff was very friendly! My purpose for going in was an easy fix so the appointment was short and sweet!
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I came in for an annual skin exam and it was the shortest one I've ever had. He barely looked me over, found a "spot" to biopsy, and lectured me about how much sun damage I have. He then told methat I have dandruff, gave me a script for a cream and told me to come back in 2 months. The whole thing took 5 minutes. I felt like he wasn't taking it very seriously and I will probably not be back in his office.
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Very knowledgable doctor and very friendly staff. Was in and out within 25 minutes!
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Dr. Smith seems like a good doctor, but doesn't give you the time or attention needed during a first time appointment. He was riffling off questions before I could even put my shirt back on, and didn't seem to care tohear about any previous treatments or prescriptions I had tried in the past. Like a typical Derm, he was in and out of my room in about 3 - 4 minutes. Maybe I caught him at a bad time in the morning.. I don't know. His office didn't seem that busy, so I don't know what the rush was about.
More than 1 year ago
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Very professional!
More than 1 year ago
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Very courteous and pleasant staff. Dr. Smith was helpful and knowledgeable. I will return.
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Enjoyed my experience with Dr Smith..when I got to see him. Filled out my paperwork online ahead of time thinking it would make a difference to no avail. He had great bedside manner and was comforting and concerning of my questions. Looking forward to my next visit.
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first visit, was well satisfied. highly recommend him to anyone. will see him again and be a better judge of his practice. very pleased with first visit. made me look like a spotted leopard, but i asked for it. no complaints here. will be back.
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Dr. Smith was very professional and knowledgeable. He quickly and efficiently examined me for skin cancer and treated the problem areas immediately. Waited approximately 15 minutes to see the doctor.
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He was quick and efficient!!! Had lots of suggestions, did way more than I had expected. Usually you see any dr. And you get to address only two concerns, not with dr Smith. He kept making sure I didn't have anythingelse, and asked in a very nice way. I have already shared his information today.
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Was professional, helpful, informative, and kind!
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My appointment is a blur. Dr. Smith came into the room, I am pretty sure he shook my hand hello, but not totally sure. I told him about my jawline breakouts and that I just needed another Onexton prescription (my previousdermo is no longer covered by my insurance). He said we should try something else (don't remember name). I told him I had already tried that and it didn't work. He told me to try it in addition to antibiotic pills. Then he was about to leave the room when I remembered I was also there for him to check a suspicious mole growing on side of my nose. He was moving so fast, I almost forgot! He looked at it and all he said was that if I wanted to get it cut off to check it, I would have to go to a plastic surgeon. Nothing about whether or not it might cancer. Everything happened so fast, he left the room and I thought to myself, What just happened? What did he tell me to do/not do? It was seriously a blur. He could not get in/out of the room fast enough. He had the bedside manner of a flea AND did not prescribe me the meds I asked for, but instead chose to give me a med that I already said did not work, and was putting me on antibiotic pills! When I went to the pharmacy, I realized I did not want to go on antibiotics for my face, especially when I knew Onexton worked without antibiotic AND the medication he prescribed was not covered by my insurance, so I did not fill the antibiotic nor the cream. Then I proceeded to call Dr. Smith's staff and left a voice mail stating that I wanted an Onexton prescription not once, not twice, but THREE times before they called me back! HORRIBLE bedside manner by the doctor, worse I've ever had, and HORRIBLE response time by the office staff. I will never go back, nor recommend him to anyone. He needs to get over himself and check his ego.
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Excellent visit..I had some trepidation re: some cysts and he put my mind at ease..Also treating me for the cysts... LCM... Queen Creek AZ...
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Dr. Smith had a very pleasant assistant who asked me about the purpose of my visit. The Doctor was very prompt, fast, and answered all my questions. I basically had the same symptoms I had in CA a few years agowhere Kaiser HMO did absolutely NOTHING to treat my pre-cancerous "sun spots." Dr. Smith treated me "on the spot," and it didn't hurt "very much. The receptionist at the Doctor's office was very pleasant and efficient. I might add that I probably "saved time" by making my appointment on-line through zoo.doc in which I chose the appt. times. Everything at his office appeared to be efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough.
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Dr smiths office got me in same day appointment and I was in and out super quick. I met with him and a Mes student and both were very knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely go back and recommend him to others.
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Professional, knowledgeable and friendly
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Very polite, thorough and professional.
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Good bedside manner. Welcoming atmosphere. Knows what he is doing.
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Every thing went great. Was very professional
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Great guy
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Checked in and back to a room promptly. Dr. Smith came in, did my exam and took care of a couple of spots for me. Always a good experience when I come in.
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Great! Glad i was referred by a friend!!!
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He is simply amazing. Addressed on my issues with expertise and also very personal
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Very quick, accurate and friendly!
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He was very efficient and nice.
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There was quite a few patients on Monday when I went in for first visit. I had filled out my paperwork but thoughtlessly in an app on iPad. In hindsight I should've printed the forms before leaving my home, not becausethe office required this extra step but because I hate filling out patient paperwork by hand. We could not get the in app forms on my iPad into the hands of the front desk tech. I was given the forms to fill in then they had to input my info in between check in and out other patients So I waited about 30 min ...honestly I would've waited that twice over without pause to be seen by Dr Smith. HE CARES He was thorough, compassionate, and very considerate.
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appt was 8:15a. I was taken in to exam room early and was actually out of the office by 8;15am.
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On time, professional, helpful. Perfect.
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Dr Smith was very attentive and addressed all my concerns.
More than 1 year ago
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The staff is very pleasant. The doctor is friendly and efficient. I was very comfortable.
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