Summary

Harold K. Smith, MD, FAANS received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Following this, Dr. Smith completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has been practicing medicine since 1988. Dr. Smith specializes in a broad range of general neurosurgical disciplines, with extensive experience in spinal and intracranial neurosurgery.

Dr. Smith has expertise and experience in skull base, vascular, functional and tumor neurosurgery, as well as stereotactic radiosurgery and image guided robotically assisted spinal surgery. He has pioneered the use of fluorescence guidance and awake techniques for the resection of complex brain tumors.

In Dr. Smith’s spare time, he enjoys cycling, travel and is an accomplished ornithologist.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 20 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

NEXUS Neuroscience

1393 George Dieter Dr Ste AEl Paso, TX 79936
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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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
9 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Italian, English
El Paso , TXHouston , TXSugar Land , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine Med School: University of Naples Federico II, Napoli NA, Italy
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Harold K. Smith

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Community Health Choice
  • El Paso First Health Plans
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Harold K. Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Harold K. Smith has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Back Injuries
  • Cancer
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Neurosurgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Medical School

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock

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Dr. Harold Smith's office is located at 1393 George Dieter Dr Ste A, El Paso, TX, 79936.
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