Dr. Robert Porter Smith, MD

Dr. Robert Smith brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to his ophthalmology practice, with specialized training that began at the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, building a comprehensive foundation in eye care that spans 49 years of dedicated service. His unique background includes training in both ophthalmology and emergency medicine, providing him with a broad perspective on urgent and routine eye conditions. Dr. Smith is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Smith practices at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and maintains offices with Eye Surgery Consultants in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and dry eye conditions, helping patients preserve and improve their vision. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor …various eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals, reflecting their experience with his care.