Overview
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 top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 305, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Smith by calling their office at 314-770-0991. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig Smith a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Craig Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-770-0991 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Advanced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.