Gabriel Smith, MD
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Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery-Spine
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Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd (15 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center Neurosurgery (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Bldg A Ste 1200
Westlake, OH 44145
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3192
University Hospitals (15 mi.)
7255 Old Oak Blvd
Ste C305
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
440-816-2860
UH St John Health Campus (18 mi.)
29101 Health Campus Dr
Bldg 2 Ste 475
Westlake, OH 44145
440-827-5088
Biography: Gabriel Smith, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Spine Institute, University Hospitals
- Division Chief, Neurological Surgery, UH St John Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, CWRU School of Medicine
- Mark P. Schumann and Christina M. Schumann Chair in Spinal Surgery, University Hospitals
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
Residency | Neurological Surgery-Chief Resident
Neurological Surgery-Chief Resident - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2017 - 2018)
Fellowship | Complex Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (2016 - 2017)
Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2011 - 2016)
Medical Education
Temple University School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
University Of Oregon (2007)
About
View Dr. Smith’s Health TalksGabriel Smith, MD is a fellowship trained, board certified neurosurgeon at University Hospitals and an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is the Co-Director of the Spine Institute for the University Hospitals and the Mark P. Schumann and Christina M. Schumann Endowed Chair in Spinal Neurosurgery. He is also the Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship Director within the Department of Neurological Surgery at University Hospitals.
An expert in the care of adult spinal disorders, Dr. Smith’s special clinical interests include decompression of the spinal cord and nerves and spinal reconstruction surgeries. He also works for the National Football League as an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant, leading efforts to diagnose and manage concussions.
As the current medical director of the University Hospitals Spine Institute, Dr. Smith sees patients of all ages with neurosurgical disorders and performs a high volume of neck and back surgeries, including revision and complex spinal surgical approaches. In his role as director, he leads a collaborative multidisciplinary team that strives to provide high quality spine medical and surgical care for patients undergoing spinal operations throughout the University Hospitals health system. Dr. Smith also has a passion for enhancing the overall surgical experience for each patient.
After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon, graduating with honors with a major in neurobiology, Dr. Smith then attended medical school at the Temple University School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Smith completed residency training in neurological surgery at UH Cleveland Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Smith has published over 50 scientific papers and book chapters on topics such as spinal reconstruction procedures, patient satisfaction, and improving the quality of care in spinal surgery. His medical team includes, Ryan Milks, PA-C, who provides exceptional care to patients in need of both medical and surgical evaluations. Ryan is a graduate of Toledo University and has a prolific background in spinal biomechanics and engineering.
In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family and his wife, who is also a practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Dr smith is always so thorough.
No problems. Great teamwork. Dr Gabriel Smith is a very knowledgeable and professional Doctor. I trust in his capability to help me with my health problem.
I was very pleased with the doctor and his assistant explaining my issues and what could be done to take care of them.
Wonderful Dr.'s and nurses
Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Dr. Smith was wonderful and spent a lot of time with me, compared to other doctors I've seen. ***
Provider was clear and thourgh.
Dr. Smiths staff was great in their ability to get me in for an appointment and not have to wait for months. I appreciated that.
Dr. Gabriel Smith was excellent. I would highly recommend him to others.
Always friendly and on the ball. I am so impressed with all of the UH team!!
Very goodDr Smith is an excellent doctor, he did an earlier surgery for me and I need a revision surgery. The Doctor is polite, explains what needs to be done in a manner I can understand. I believe Dr. Smith is caring and really helps his patients with their back problems. The doctors staff is very nice and and very knowledgeable as well.
This team is excellent! Dr. Smith is the best!
Dr Smith has helped me so much with my medical condition. I am very grateful for his care and my progress. I know I'm getting the best care for my spine treatment.
Great Doctor. Will be having surgery soon by him.
He took his time to explain and comforted any concerns I was having with this it helped my wife relax to take good notes to read later on that night
Dr. Smith was prepared, took time to listen to my experience, used pictures to pin point causes and explain alternative paths forward with risks and likely realistic outcomes. Great experience.
Dr. Gabriel Smith and his entire staff is very professional and compassionate, Excellent job. ***
Dr Smith was very thorough in explaining my back issue and what could be done to help me. I appreciated the time he spent with me.
The Doctor and the PA were top- notch! ***
Dr. Gabriel Smith is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Gabriel Smith was very attentive to my situation.
Dr. Smith is very competent and compassionate.
Excellent
Dr Smith is a very kind doctor.
Dr Gabriel Smith was very pleasant and knowledgeable about my condition.
I was very satisfied with all the care I received!!
Dr Smith explained things nicely and said as attentive
I appreciated the time the provider and staff spent with me and addressing my concerns. I left the office feeling like I had the information I needed to move forward with the care plan we discussed.
Dr. Smith was very good at explaining everything about my situation and what might be done to correct my back issues.
Dr. Smith was very pleasant. He explained everything to me, asked if I had any questions explained anything I asked about!
Excellent experience.
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As of December 31, 2016, Gabriel Smith did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.