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Dr. David Smith, MD

Dr. David Smith, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Smith, MD is a pain medicine physiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1988. He is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

3703 Camino del Rio S Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92108

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.4

40 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
8%
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2 Star
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1 Star
55%
55%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 06, 2019
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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
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Michelle in Yuma, AZ – Mar 01, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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WS in San Diego , CA – Feb 13, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
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Lisa in La Mesa, CA – Dec 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Santee – Dec 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Bonita – Nov 24, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
22 people found this helpful
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Jones in San Diego, CA – Aug 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
29 people found this helpful
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San Diego – Jan 21, 2016
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Dr. David Smith, MD is a pain medicine physiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1988. He is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1988
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Practice

San Diego Comprehensive Pain Management Inc3703 Camino del Rio S Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92108
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