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Dr. Newton Smith, MD

Dr. Newton Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Newton Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Templeton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

350 Posada Ln Ste 201 Templeton, CA 93465

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

3.7

34 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
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Rosanna Esparza in Bakersfield, CA – Oct 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Backpacker in San Luis Obispo, CA – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 people found this helpful
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Kim in Atascadero ca – Dec 26, 2015
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care philosophy

Dr. N. Birrell Smith is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care possible. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, we strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all our treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties.

biography

Dr. N. Birrell Smith completed his undergraduate work at San Diego State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He received his Medical Doctorate from UCLA. He continued on to 5 years of postgraduate training at the University...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • Truman Medical Center|university Of Missouri At Kansas City/truman And St. Luke's Medical Centers

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • St Lukes|st. Luke's Hospital Of Kansa City

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

Mareeni T Stanislaus MD A Medical Corp.350 Posada Ln Ste 201 Templeton, CA 93465
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Practice

Ear Nose and Throat Medical Clinic Inc.1050 Las Tablas Rd Ste 12 Templeton, CA 93465
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd
    Templeton, CA 93465

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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