Dr. John L. Smear, MD | N Charleston, SC | Surgery

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Dr. Smear graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1997. He works in N Charleston, SC and specializes in Surgery and Other Specialty. Dr. Smear is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

3.9

13 Ratings
29 years of experience
51 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
9 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Smears has the best nurse, Julie is interested in your well being . She followed up with me for weeks to make sure I was taken care of, dr. Smears is very lucky to have such a great staff. Thank you Julie for caring!

August 22nd, 2013

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Dr Smear is very nice and spends time with the patient answering questions concerning upcoming surgery. It is quick and easy to get an appointment. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family.

August 12th, 2013

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Dr. Smear and his staff have gone above and beyond to be helpful, informative and courteous. I highly recommend his services.

July 17th, 2013

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Had an emergency gaul Blatter surgery. He came in said he would be doing my surgery and handed me a business card.... The next day went down for surgery waited for him in pre op for over an hr. he took only 2o mins i was in recovery for 2 hrs because the anastisia Person od'd me and couldnt breathe on my own then had to stay an exstra day on iv fluids anabiotics. Went home stomach swollen whole stomach and chest severly bruised in horrible pain had to go to er 2 days latter glue came off all incisions and were bleeding again. And had to be put on antibiotics .... First really surgery... Deffinately a horrible exsperiance !!!! Never again will he touch me or anyone in my family! It was so bad my dad said he wouldnt even let him do surgery on his dog!! Only gave him one star bc at least im alive

July 3rd, 2013

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No bedside manner whatsoever... took over 2 months and 10 days in the hospital on IV anitbiotics and fluids to recover from my gallbladder surgery. Never saw him again after the surgery, followed up with his partner, Dr. Squires who was wonderful !!!!

May 28th, 2013

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My first time having surgery. Dr. Smear made me feel comfortable with his confidence and knowledge. He helped me through being nervous. I would reccomend him.

January 24th, 2013

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Dr. Smear and his staff make you feel like you are very important to them and they followed through with me and stayed on top of everything for me due to another doctor's delay of surgery.

May 20th, 2012

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great doc

November 8th, 2011

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caring doctor, curtious staff

March 15th, 2009

Trident Medical Center Llc

9330 Medical Plaza DrN Charleston, SC 29406

Tel: (843) 797-7000


Dr. John Lee Smear, MD	Dr. Fred Allen Crawford, MD	Dr. Bradley Winston Thomas, MD	Dr. Daniel Paul Crane, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Plastic Surgery
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29 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
N Charleston , SC	Charleston , SC	Charlotte , NC	FORT LAUDERDALE , FL
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine	Med School: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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