Anthony A. Smith, MD

After multiple visits for injections into my right index finger this last time after he specifically said we will do the exact same treatment as before since it’s been a year and seems to be working. Well after injecting into one side of my joint the PA/assistant capped the needle thinking he was done and when he asked for it back she said it was already capped and had to go draw more of the steriod or whatever it is they used. I didn’t think anything of it as it was their mistake until I got my bill and was charged for an additional injection and after reading the doctors notes it said in there that he injected 3 times the normal amount. So they lied I assume to cover the wasted product as I have tried calling many times and when I ask to speak to him so he can explain how and why after saying same treatment I got triple the amount injected. I have given up on trying to fight this fraudulent charge and and going to pay it as I am more upset over principle and customer… service from this doctor and staff. I thought I had found someone I could trust and continue to see for this issue but this is sad and no one there seems to care about the patient or their concerns. Just get tye runaround and oh I’ll have someone call you back which usually never happens.

This person is the most egotistical, rude, doctor I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen many. He removed my arthritic thumb bone. He basically deformed my hand. Another hand surgeon was shocked to see my hand outcome. The other surgeon said it was a total botch. Don’t use Smith. He puts himself on a delusional pedestal of high importance. I’ve waited for years to see if I’d get over how I feel. The years haven’t made anything change. Im reminded daily of how I feel when I look at and try to use my hand.

I have see doctors working at Mayo. Thus is he first rude doctor who does not want to listen to my concerns. When I didn't sign up for surgery he recommended he got up and left the room.

Dr.Smith is a miracle worker. My hand was burned and he made it better.

Mayo is a great place but after two visits with this doctor, I would never care to see him again. I am a retired nurse and have met a lot of doctors. I have no doubt that he is a skilled surgeon and I am grateful he preformed a relatively painless injection on my thumb joint on my first visit. BUT his manner on a scale of 1-10 is a 1. He had no interest in listening to me. My second vist lasted less than 3 minutes despite his conclusion that the atrophy around my joint from one cortisone shot was ...as he said ..."shocking". He had "never seen" such a response. AS he was hurridly walked out of the room he was saying "let me know when you are ready to do surgery". His follow up notes on line were inaccurate because I DID have localized skin changes even though he charted there were none.

Worst Doctor I have seen.I have been happy with all other doctors from the Mayo clinic, but he was bad.I will never go back or would I recommend any human being to him.NEVER GO TO THIS DOCTOR

Love the Mayo hospital, absolutely hate this doctor. Generally I like having a doctor that cares about my well being and is caring and compassionate. This guy seemed like he was seeing me just to see me, and tried to get me out of the office as soon as possible. When asking about what my hand pain could possibly be, his final diagnosis was "I have no idea, take some tynelol. If it still hurts in a few months take my card and call me back". Calling this guy back is something I will never do

Removed a large cyst on my wrist. No complications following surgery