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Dr. Adam Smith, MD

Dr. Adam Smith, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Adam Smith, MD is a minimally invasive neurological spine surgery specialist in Lone Tree, CO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2005. He is affiliated with Lutheran Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 74 reviews 4 Star Rating (74 reviews)

Practice

9218 Kimmer Dr Ste 107 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Make an Appointment

(303) 471-4690

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.0

74 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laurie – Jul 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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kim – Jun 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Harvey – Jun 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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S Endres – Jan 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Malouf Katsman – May 20, 2021
Thank you very much for this nice review. We're...Read More
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Cheryl from Colorado Springs – Mar 03, 2021
I'm glad you decided to get your eventual surgery...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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chris – Dec 12, 2020
Excellent. We're thankful you chose us for your...Read More
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Krystal – Oct 23, 2020
We are sorry you had a bad experience and...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2020
We are very sorry you felt this way about the...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ray – Sep 13, 2020
Minimally invasive approaches are not for...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Roberta – Jul 01, 2020
Yes. We try to use minimally invasive techniques...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bob – Jun 24, 2020
You're doing excellent, and I expect nothing but...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Malouf Katsman – Jun 08, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. ...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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CJ – Mar 31, 2020
We are extremely sorry you had a poor experience...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2020
We are sorry you did not achieve the outcome you...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jamie Barcelon in Pueblo , CO – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J Ehlers – Jul 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Scott Collins in PonchaSprings – Jun 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Parker – Jun 13, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

My mission is to provide comprehensive, patient-focused care of disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves through integrity, skill, and compassion.

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Brain Aneurysms

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Tumor Pathology

  • Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rush University Medical Center Program

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Rush Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • Rush University Medic

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 2005

  • University Of Illinois

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Rocky Mountain Brain & Spine Institute PLLC9218 Kimmer Dr Ste 107 Lone Tree, CO 80124
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Intermountain Medical Group Denver LLC3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 285 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Office12905 W 40th Ave Ste 415 Golden, CO 80401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lutheran Medical Center

    8300 W 38th Ave
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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