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Christopher R. Smith, DO

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Christopher R. Smith, DO
4.7 of 5 Stars
Based on 86 Patient Verified Ratings
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Christopher R. Smith, DO

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
4430 Veterans Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006

Biography

Dr. Christopher Smith specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery with a focus in breast cancer reconstruction at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine in 2014. He went on to complete his general surgery internship and residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He completed his fellowship in plastic surgery at the combined Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program. While there, he received extensive training in implant-based and microsurgical breast reconstruction . Dr. Smith is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He started on staff at Ochsner in 2022. Dr. Smith has a special interest in microsurgery. He performs the full range of breast reconstruction techniques. This includes: a variety of flaps that use the patients own tissue (DIEP, PAP, TDAP, GAP), breast reconstruction with implants, partial breast reconstruction and revision procedures. Dr. Smith performs complex reconstruction of defects resulting from cancer surgery from head to toe. He is also responsible for performing limb saving procedures for wounds resulting from trauma or chronic infection. Dr. Smith enjoys New Orleans' many festivals and restaurants in his free time.

Education and Training

Medical School

Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience
Field of Study: Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience, College of Osteo Med
Field of Study: Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

Tulane Medical Center
Field of Study: Plastic Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

May 2024

Dr. Smith and his staff are the best. I can't say enough about their professionalism and passion. I wish more health care providers were like them.

May 2024

Dr. Smith explained my options in detail and drew me a schematic. I was very pleased with the amount of information and detail provided.

April 2024

I recommend that hospital for its excellent care and professionalism on the part of the staff who attend. Dr. Christopher Smith is an excellent person, very kind and respectful of his patients. I recommend it.

March 2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Smith. Made me comfortable & made sure I understood procedure & after care.

February 2024

All good.

January 2024

My doctor seemed very knowlegable

January 2024

Dr. Smith is very caring & explains everything well. I would recommend him to everyone!

December 2023

Both the PA and Doctor were professional, courteous and easy to talk to. I enjoyed talking to them both. Would definitely recommend.

November 2023

Excellent

November 2023

Would recommend Dr. Smith & his team highly. Made me comfortable & made sure I understood each step of my process.

October 2023

As this was my final visit post surgery it was a simple follow up. We discussed my scars and how well I had healed. I'm so impressed with Dr Smith and his team. They listen, provide feedback and truly amazing human beings and the best in what they do. Very dedicated and personable. An excellent combination. I was very lucky to have them assigned to me. They always has my physical and mental well being in mind.

October 2023

Excellent!

September 2023

Dr. Smith is one of the few practitioners that Ive ever visited who made me feel like a whole human. He answered my questions completely, thoughtfully, and in a much appreciated straightforward manner.

August 2023

I was referred to Dr. Smith by my surgeon. Dr. Smith just told me the exact same thing surgeon told me. He did not show any real interest in me. Also, his portal follow-up comments were humiliating.

August 2023

Very nice

August 2023

Very good experience for me.

July 2023

I come out of my appt. informed & felt I had a say in the outcome.