Overview
Dr. Brian R. Smith is a UCI Health gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic, robot-assisted and open surgeries of the gastrointestinal tract, including bariatric procedures. His expertise includes gastrointestinal malignancies, including esophageal cancer. He also is highly skilled in the repair of ventral, incisional, hiatal and inguinal hernias, as well as treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Smith, a professor with the UCI School of Medicine’s Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, also serves as chief of general surgery at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. His research interests include metabolic surgery and the role of Helicobacter pylori in gastric pathology and foregut oncology. He is associate residency program director for UC Irvine’s general surgical residency program and has a passion for resident education.He began his medical training at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and completed his Fifth Pathway certification at New York Medical College. He completed a general surgical residency at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center.Smith is an active member of numerous national surgical organizations, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. He also serves on the board of directors of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and is president of the California chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Smith has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian R. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian R. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian R. Smith by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian R. Smith a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian R. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian R. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Brian R. Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian R. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian R. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Stomach CancerDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
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- AchalasiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.