Dr. James Smith, MD
Dr. James Smith, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1983. He is affiliated with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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6818 Austin Center Blvd Ste 200 Austin, TX 78731Make an Appointment
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Thorough diagnosis, conservative care alternatives with surgery as necessary.biography
For more than 20 years, Dr. James L. Smith, Jr. has been a practicing spine surgeon in the Austin Area. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as the American Board of Spine Surgery, with advanced fellowship...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1989Fell Baylor College Med
Residency Hospital, 1988Fell-baylor College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1988Baylor College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1988Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1984University Of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School, 1983University Of Texas
Undergraduate School, 1979
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hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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