Dr. Craig R. Smith

Dr. Craig Smith is a general surgeon who provides acute and critical care surgery for patients ages 18 and older. His services include general surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; peritoneal dialysis; and hernia surgery. Dr. Smith provides excellent surgical care to every patient, educating them on best care practices. He incorporates the highest quality surgical standards based on his extensive clinical training. Dr. Smith believes that knowing when not to operate is just as important as knowing when to operate - there's a fine line between operating too soon and operating too late. He is trusted and respected by his patients who appreciate how caring, informative, and reassuring he is with them, taking his time to explain the surgery and what to expect. Dr. Smith is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and a member of International Surgical Missions, recently volunteering on a surgical mission trip to Honduras.

Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Smith is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.