Overview
Luke Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Effusion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1229 E Seminole St Ste 220, Springfield, MO 65804
1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luke Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luke Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luke Smith by calling their office at 417-820-5150. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luke Smith a top-rated expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luke Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression, 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. Luke Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Luke Smith is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Decompression, Rhizotomy, and Craniectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Luke Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luke Smith has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Posterior Fossa Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. Luke Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luke Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Luke Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 417-820-5150 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
- Advanced
- CraniectomyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- RhizotomyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- Experienced
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.