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Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD

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(Brian R. Smith, MD)

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and General Practice

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, endocrine surgery, cancer, and more.

101 The City Drive South Building 22c
Orange, CA 92868

1-888-717-4463

Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD is a general surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in general surgery and general practice. Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UCI Health, UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center and UNIVERSITY SURGEONS OF ORANGE A MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

101 The City Drive South Building 22c
Orange, CA 92868

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150 Muir Road Va Northern California (612)
Martinez, CA 94553

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19208 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612

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Some issues Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

esophagoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD had a list price for esophagoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic esophagoscopy

diagnostic esophagoscopy without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD had a list price for diagnostic esophagoscopy, diagnostic esophagoscopy without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
gastrointestinal procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
gastrointestinal procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated as a general surgeon in Orange, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	1
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in California.

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UCI Health

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

UNIVERSITY SURGEONS OF ORANGE A MEDICAL GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$161,720 SPY Technology $18,859	AIM Laparascopes $18,379	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $14,354	1688 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA $12,354	LAPAROSCOPY $11,304	Other $86,469
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$9,622 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $4,355	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $3,308	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $1,320	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $196	SYNECOR Biomaterial $140	Other $302
Covidien LP	$5,402 Endo Retract $1,504	Endo Stapling $796	LigaSure $516	R & D products $350	Instruments and Ligation $350	Other $1,886
Torax Medical, Inc.	$3,442 LINX $3,442
Davol Inc.	$2,493 SURGICAL $2,493
Other	$6,013 Endo Stapling $1,050	EsophyX $693	Exparel $630	GENERAL THERAPIES $394	Da Vinci Surgical System $234	Other $3,012

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$149,081
Travel and Lodging	$21,286
Food and Beverage	$9,024
Honoraria	$6,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,650

Research Payments

Dr. Brian R. Smith, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $17,720.

Biography

Dr. Brian Smith's medical specialty is general practice and general surgery. Dr. Smith's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include esophageal cancer, cancer surgery, and hernia surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UCI Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Orange, CA. He trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Smith's distinctions include: Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association; American College of Surgeons Health Policy Scholar; and Golden Scalpel Award for medical student teaching. He is conversant in Spanish.