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Garth R.  Smith, M.D.
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Garth R. Smith M.D. — Physician

Patient Rating
4.9 / 5
691 Ratings / 139 Comments
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Patient Rating 4.9 / 5
691 Ratings
139 Comments
  • Verified Patient
    Oct 31, 2022

    Very personable and engaging.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 29, 2022

    He was very warm and listened to my questions. He was very Knowledgeable and informative, kind spirited.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 28, 2022

    Doctor clearly articulated the issue and solution

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 24, 2022

    Professionalism and personable. Very dedicated to patient care. Focused on my needs and clear explanations.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 7, 2022

    He was of course knowledgeable and very personable. He greeted me in the waiting room as he was walking a patient out. He also escorted me to the elevator and showed me the CRA office. We went online together to order a brace .

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 7, 2022

    He is a good listener and spoke to me in a direct and informative way. He answered questions fully and explained his point of view.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 4, 2022

    Dr. Smith skills and knowledge exceeded my expectation, and I am glad he my hand specialist.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 16, 2022

    He did my left elbow and did a great job before. Have a lot of faith in Dr Smith he one of the best and peoples around him

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 16, 2022

    He did my left elbow and did a great job before. Have a lot of faith in Dr Smith he one of the best and peoples around him

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 10, 2022

    His mannerisms were so welcoming and friendly. He instantly made me feel comfortable and well taken care of.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 10, 2022

    His mannerisms were so welcoming and friendly. He instantly made me feel comfortable and well taken care of.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 26, 2022

    He explained everything in detail. I’m confident in his abilities.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 18, 2022

    He was very straightforward and explained everything and then made sure we didn't have questions. He was friendly and down to earth.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 7, 2022

    He understood the issues and offered a prompt solution.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 5, 2022

    Dr Smith always takes his time and explains what is wrong

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 1, 2022

    Dr Smith and his staff worked around me being late due to an maintenance emergency at work. They fit me in took great care of my post op procedure, got me in and out. I highly recommend Dr Garth and his staff!

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 24, 2022

    Excellent, awesome, everyone on the ball, working together.

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 20, 2022

    I felt right at home as if I had been a long time patient. After reviewing my X-rays he had the treatment and jumped right in to tell me and had support staff with him. Very calming and delightful delivery.

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 16, 2022

    I was seeing Dr. Smith for the first time and had been coming from a doctor that I have been seeing for 43 years who had retired it was a very anxious time for me I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. To my surprise and enjoyment Dr. Smith’s was very much like the doctor I was leaving!! A very pleasant experience

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 9, 2022

    Your staff of doctors are experienced and the best

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 6, 2022

    Dr Smith is the ultimate Pro. Trust him 100%. Andy did a great job with my stitches and he shows real promise and has a great attitude.

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 6, 2022

    All of the above things. The assistant and theXray tech were very friendly and made me feel comfortable; as well as Dr Smith. And I also like the fact that they were fully staffed therefore you didn’t have to wait long to be checked in

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 3, 2022

    Very informative and delightful

  • Verified Patient
    May 24, 2022

    Personality and humor

  • Verified Patient
    May 19, 2022

    He listened to me explain what I was feeling and then explained what was going on. He’s very personable and seems quite knowledgeable.

  • Verified Patient
    May 13, 2022

    Appeared to be very passionate about his work.

  • Verified Patient
    May 13, 2022

    Down to earth attitude

  • Verified Patient
    May 11, 2022

    Very personable

  • Verified Patient
    May 9, 2022

    The best

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 29, 2022

    He was down to earth and a good listener.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 25, 2022

    I completely trust Dr. Smith with my care and I have the upmost confidence that he gives the best medical care possible. Not only does he provide exceptional care, but he is personable, knowledgeable, caring, patient, and efficient. I know that he has my best interest at heart and genuinely cares about my well-being.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 23, 2022

    He spent time with me and answered my questions.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 22, 2022

    He was easy to talk to, with a sense of humor. I felt he examined my hand very well. Everyone there was very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needed help.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 21, 2022

    He was friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk with. He showed empathy.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 10, 2022

    Love Dr. Garth Smith. Easy on my eyes!!

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 8, 2022

    Clear and articulate explanation

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 1, 2022

    I like Dr. Smith very much. I went to see about my finger and he was gentle and caring.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 1, 2022

    Knowledgeable and thorough and pleasant

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 1, 2022

    Honest, "Up-front" knowledgeable, informative, friendly

  • Verified Patient
    Feb 23, 2022

    Dr smith was charming warm knowledgeable helpful ! He gave me cortisone shot and relieved my truly aching joint ! I loved his mannerisms. I want to post it on line so others can see it .. having trouble finding the venue

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 28, 2022

    N/A

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 28, 2022

    Dr Smith is very friendly, informative, professional& I felt very well treated.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 13, 2022

    He spoke in terms I could understand and was not rushed to complete my visit. Very professional.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 23, 2021

    He listened how and why my visited was to him,and showed and explain my treatment

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 23, 2021

    Very pleasant personality

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 22, 2021

    Dr. Smith treatment recommendation made perfect sense. Plus he was extraordinarily kind, gracious and friendly. He made my day.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 19, 2021

    Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Listened to concerns.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 16, 2021

    He was careful to listen to my issues and explained the diagnosis, confirming I had no questions.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 8, 2021

    Took time to listen to me and explain what happened and treatment was using.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 29, 2021

    Dr Smith was knowledgeable , answered all questions fully, showed me my xRays, and explained the X-rays. I am considering breaking my elbow again so I can visit Dr Smith again!

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 28, 2021

    Everyone was very friendly

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 16, 2021

    He explained what was wrong with my hands, and administered a cortisone shot in each hand.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 14, 2021

    Expertise and capability to provide an immediate solution to my issue.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 10, 2021

    Overall great conversation and personality. So knowledgeable without any condescending attitude.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 23, 2021

    Dr. Smith is a biker like me

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 13, 2021

    He was real with his comments, not over technical and not God like, just a real person.*****

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 12, 2021

    I and my husband both have seen Dr. Smith before.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 9, 2021

    He knew what was wrong right away and treated it

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 9, 2021

    The provider took the time to hear my concerns addressed them and even ask follow-up questions that were logical to the way I explained my concerns

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 20, 2021

    Dr. Smith took care of my left hand two years ago. I trust him completely to take care of the right one!

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 16, 2021

    Polite and informative

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 12, 2021

    Dr. Smith was very professional and engaging...listened to and addressed all my concerns. His knowledge and understanding of my issues were beyond reproach. Simply outstanding!

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 8, 2021

    Friendly, Knowledgeable

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 25, 2021

    He was patient, kind, listened and took time with the appointment.

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 1, 2021

    Dr. Smith is the best and I trust him with my life. He is super fantastic and has done 10 + surgeries and not 1 problem.

  • Verified Patient
    May 28, 2021

    He asked questions. He patiently listened to my questions and concerns. Provided very clear guidance on next steps.

  • Verified Patient
    May 24, 2021

    Explain the procedure twice !!! So nice !!

  • Verified Patient
    May 24, 2021

    Dr Smith has helped me many times over the last 16 years. I have full confidence in his skills and knowledge.

  • Verified Patient
    May 10, 2021

    He asked a bunch of questions. He provided his diagnosis and made himself available if the prescribed resolution doesn't work. Dr. Smith is very personable and thoughtful. I felt heard and safe.

  • Verified Patient
    May 7, 2021

    His kind, courteous and professional help for the pain in my hands.

  • Verified Patient
    May 6, 2021

    Dr Smith knew exactly what was wrong and offered a solution.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 28, 2021

    Dr. Smith listened to everything I had to say and took care of my problem quickly after describing my diagnosis

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 22, 2021

    No particular reason.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 20, 2021

    He acknowledged the discomfort he caused doing the exam.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 9, 2021

    Explained thoroughly, took time, connected on a personal level, cared

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 6, 2021

    Dr. smith is very knowledgeable, shares the details of problem; spends time; he is very pleasant, fun, great bedside manner. I have been going back to him for years. I have lots of faith and trust in his abilities. He always makes me feel better. The whole practice is wonderful team from start to finish of visit..

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 5, 2021

    I think he could have elaborated a little more about what I could expect in term of the amount of time I could expect to for the medicine to take effect.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 26, 2021

    Dr Smith has a wonderful personality and exhibits a true caring for his patience.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 25, 2021

    Dr. Smith answered my questions and treated me.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 16, 2021

    Dr Smith has a great positive attitude. I will definitely return to him for all my hand problems his staff is well-trained and every one of them is a friendly helpful professional which speaks highly of his management ability for his entire office

  • Verified Patient
    Feb 22, 2021

    Knowlegeable and expeditious

  • Verified Patient
    Feb 19, 2021

    Even though I'm really, really afraid of needles, Dr. Garth Smith kept me from totally freaking out (it wasn't as bad as I had heard about or imagined).

  • Verified Patient
    Feb 15, 2021

    Extraordinarily kind person who happens to be a world class orthopedist

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 30, 2021

    Provider was clearly knowledgeable and showed good bedside manner with our young patient.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 28, 2021

    Garth was the perfect provider He listened and diagnosed and treated with highly professional skills

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 21, 2021

    The doctor treated me with respect and listened to me.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 18, 2021

    Experienced and knowledgeable, a true expert that isn’t often encountered.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 16, 2021

    Great "bedside manners". Very good at explaining about my injury & my options.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 5, 2021

    His professionalism, respect, friendliness, knowledge, and responses to my questions and concerns.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 4, 2021

    Dr Smith is amazing: his knowledge, skills, general manner, and the conveyance of comfort. Thoroughly trusted and enjoyed him, and will definitely recommend him to others.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 1, 2021

    Friendly, personable, professional, knowledgeable,

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 20, 2020

    Knowledge, performance, courtesy.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 18, 2020

    Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very professional.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 5, 2020

    Dr. Smith and the entire team were absolutely professional . Knowledgeable, professional and friendly . The same held true for the visit to the Riva Road Surgical Center. Could not have been better.

  • Verified Patient
    Nov 2, 2020

    Not feeling rushed, comprehensive and friendly.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 30, 2020

    Diagnosis was fast, clear and appropriate action was taken immediately.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 30, 2020

    Great bedside manner and answered all my questions thoroughly and made them easy for me to understand

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 22, 2020

    Dr. Garth Smith was open, honest and understandable in explaining the nature of my injury. He put me at ease.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 19, 2020

    Dr Smith seemed to be knowledgeable about my situation. I feel confident that my problem will get better

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 19, 2020

    He is kind, knowledgeable and caring. All the things you hope for in a doctor.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 16, 2020

    No wasted time. Listened well.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 13, 2020

    Time!!! Felt like I was cared about. Something missing in so many office now a days!!! You ALL from front desk to nurses, Doctors ect!! Wonderful experience!!!

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 2, 2020

    Very personable.

  • Verified Patient
    Oct 1, 2020

    Very friendly and assuring

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 14, 2020

    Thank you for working to arrange my virtual visit with Dr. Smith. I know the current climate is challenging. But, I felt cared for and in good "hands." Thank you Dr. Smith and staff at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 13, 2020

    All the staff members are very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Smith is a wonderful doctor and makes sure he answers any questions I have. He listens to me and I have faith he will do his best to help me.

  • Verified Patient
    Jun 5, 2020

    Great experience, everyone was friendly, professional, and efficient.

  • Verified Patient
    May 27, 2020

    The entire staff made me feel welcomed. My wait time was just a few minutes. Dr. Smith explained and answered all my questions taking as much time as needed. Ann showed great patience when I had difficulty with some of the exercises.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 10, 2020

    Good experience during Dr Smith and his team.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 23, 2019

    Dr. Smith was outstanding. He was very skilled and my recovery has gone very smoothly. I am very grateful for his very professional care.

  • Verified Patient
    Apr 22, 2019

    I have always received exemplary care at the office. Dr. Smith is an excellent Dr. he listens and takes time to make an accurate diagnosis and explains the diagnosis and treatment recommendations in a manner the patient can understand.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 5, 2019

    Dr. Garth Smith is an excellent physician. He understood and was concerned with the joint pain I was experiencing and recommended effective treatment.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 5, 2019

    I came in looking like I had the "Weekend at Bernie's wrist" cause it was so stiff after I broke it and Dr. Smith did an amazing job with the surgery. I didn't even need any pain medicine after the 1st day he was that good. And I have been Anne's biggest fan (I'm a fan of Anne :) cause she has stuck with me from the beginning of my physical therapy and she has put me back together. There was a reason I wanted to go to Anne Arundel for my medical treatment cause you all deliver the best care and I'm living proof of it. Thank you all for What you have done.

  • Verified Patient
    Mar 5, 2019

    I am very pleased with the support and attention I received from Dr. Smith as well as all staff members of the practice and can only state they are the best of the best. I would definitely be willing to share my experience with others who are contemplating a surgical procedure performed by these professionals.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 24, 2019

    Terrific experience. Prompt and competent care. Highly recommend Dr. Smith.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 24, 2019

    As a first time patient, found services be prompt and courteous, meeting or exceeding expectations on all three trips to their office. Phone calls into the office or messages left were responded to in a timely manner.

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 24, 2019

    Very well run office and staff. Up to now, have experienced nothing but excellent service, staff, xray tech, nurses, doctor

  • Verified Patient
    Jan 24, 2019

    Dr Smith and all the staff are caring and excellent providers.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 26, 2018

    I love Dr. smith. He perform surgery on my hand and elbow and he's gentle, listens, timely and always explains everything to me so that I understand. A true gem!

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 21, 2018

    Very confident in dr Smith's care. Very pleasant, actively listens and very professional . Clear and concise in the information and education.

  • Verified Patient
    Sep 21, 2018

    Great staff! Impressive!

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 30, 2018

    Dr. Smith.....said "let me know what I did wrong"... I hope he won't mind if I say he did everything PERFECTLY! A warm, caring manner coupled with professional expertise! There is nothing more needed, is there?!

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 27, 2018

    Dr. Smith is very good. I trust him very much. *NAME*

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 20, 2018

    Outstanding in every aspect!

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 10, 2018

    Amazing job.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 9, 2018

    Very impressed with Dr Garth Smith. Dante, Quyymun, Lauren, and Lisa are exceptional . I will be referring family and friends.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 9, 2018

    Dr Smith is an amazing physician with patient care, as a surgeon and he has terrific rapport with patients.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 6, 2018

    Exceptional physician - Dr Smith

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 3, 2018

    I am very very pleased with the entire visit and love Dr. Smith.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 3, 2018

    Dr. Smith is amazing, both skilled and friendly.

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 1, 2018

    Dr Smith was attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. Thank you!

  • Verified Patient
    Aug 1, 2018

    Terrific facility. Dr. Smith is very encouraging and knowledgeable. The lady who made the splint for my finger was great!

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 30, 2018

    Dr. G. Smith was very nice. He explained everything that was going to happen so I could understand it. Asked if I had any questions which he answered. Dr. Smith and Christy and the whole staff at the office and surgical center was very nice and I felt taken care of.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 27, 2018

    Great initial and follow-up experience. Was thrilled to be seen promptly/efficiently the day of my son's injury when other, less credentialed providers could not accommodate. Dr. Smith is the perfect blend of competent and empathetic. ??.*NAME*

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 26, 2018

    I have always received the best care here!

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 25, 2018

    I was pleased with all services.

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 6, 2018

    Great Doc!

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 2, 2018

    Dr smith is wonderful & his staff as well

  • Verified Patient
    Jul 2, 2018

    Dr. Smith was very professional and prompt

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