Dr. Dean E Smith - El Paso, TX - Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Open Now

Dr. Dean E Smith

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
El Paso, TX 79925
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Dr. Dean Smith is an Orthopedic Surgeon in El Paso, Texas specializing in Minimal Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice for more than 36 years. Dr. Smith with his exceptional team at the El Paso Spine Center specialize in the treatment of the conditions such as:Spodylolisthesis Spinal StenosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseFacet Disease Kyphosis (Dowagers Hump)Herniated DiscsMyelopathyScoliosisPars DefectSciaticaMinimal Collateral DamageSMALLER INCISIONMinimally Invasive surgical procedures use a small incision to insert instruments, lights, and an imaging device.LESS PAINWith less trauma to the body than with open surgical procedures, people who have minimally invasive surgery generally have less pain and discomfort. That’s not to say the procedure will be painless, but with few muscles and tissues disrupted, the healing
process is quicker, and the pain factor lower. Faster RecoverySMALLER INCISIONBecause the incision is small, there is less trauma to the body. There is also less pain and bleeding. This reduced level of trauma to the body enables you to recover more quickly thank if you had traditional open surgery.SHORTER HOSPITAL STAYIt goes hand in hand; If your recovery is faster, then your hospital stay is shorter. With MIS, you can go home and resume normal activities more quickly, in most cases, than with open surgery.LESS SCARRINGWith smaller incisions and less trauma to your skin and muscles, the scar left behind from your surgery is minimal. Additionally, sealing the incision requires only a few stitches.  Dr. Smith accepts several types of health insurance. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 19 insurances accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • 4 comments
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 location

Patients’ Perspective

  • On-time appointments
  • Good bedside manner

Location

El Paso Spine Center

10400 Vista del Sol Dr Ste 204 El Paso, TX 79925
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dean E Smith

  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Choice POS Open Access
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • CIGNA PPO
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Self Pay
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare
  • WellMed - El Paso Network

Specialties

Dr. Dean E Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dean E Smith has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Laminectomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Back Injuries
  • Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Hip Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Bone Fracture
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Osteoarthritis

Education

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduated in 1987

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