Summary

I practice general neurosurgery with emphasis on disorders of the spine. This includes degenerative and traumatic problems such as disk disease, degenerative joint disease, and spinal stenosis. It also includes acute trauma and fractures. Spinal tumors both primary and secondary are covered.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 63 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Donald Ray Smith has 2 locations

Ochsner Lsu Health Neurosurgery Center

945 Margaret Pl Ste 100Shreveport, LA 71101
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Donald Ray Smith, MDDr. Matthew I Hefner, MDDr. Ashish Sonig, MDDr. Marco Antonio Ramos, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
3.6 
63 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Shreveport , LABossier City , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine Med School: Seth G. S. Medical College Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Ray Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Ray Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Ray Smith has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

63 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1963

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Dr. Donald Smith's office is located at 945 Margaret Pl Ste 100, Shreveport, LA, 71101.
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Dr. Donald Smith speaks English.
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