background
background
Dr. David Smolar, MD

Dr. David Smolar, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. David Smolar, MD is a neurosurgeon in Hollywood, FL. He is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smolar is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Smolar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

More Neurosurgery Specialists at Memorial Regional Hospital

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Smolar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smolar

4.8

19 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
95%
95%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
5%
5%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
PBO – Mar 15, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Mar 12, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Mar 07, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Dec 04, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Gustavo Montezuma – Nov 13, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christine Jones – Oct 28, 2024
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Oct 23, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Sep 26, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Sep 10, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Lauri J – Aug 28, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Aug 06, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Aug 05, 2024
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ellen – May 13, 2024
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2024
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Liduvina Torres – Mar 04, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 31, 2024
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 19, 2023
(Office representative responding on behalf of...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?
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
Helpful
Dec 06, 2023
Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Smolar, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Smolar?

Is this your profile?

Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim your profile

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

About Me

care philosophy

Memorial Healthcare System physicians provide a comprehensive scope of high-quality medical and surgical services and clinical expertise with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care.

biography

I am a neurosurgeon at Memorial Neuroscience Institute, where I care for patients with disorders of the brain and spine with a focus on complex spinal disorders. I specialize in complex neurosurgical spine surgery to treat degenerative spine disease,...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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

  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical College Of Georgia (augusta, Ga)

    Medical School
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Hebrew

Dr. Smolar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

    Read our methodology

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Regional Hospital

      3501 Johnson St
      Hollywood, FL 33021
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality