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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.
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Education and Training
Medical School
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
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Would like pros and cons for requested or proposed treatment(s). Would like to feel like I am making the final decision on the outcome of my health and appearance. Would like the ability to understand complete the Dr recommendation so that it alleviates any anxiety over upcoming procedures.
Excellent provider, excellent result from surgery
I had surgery and it went well I healed very fast with no problem.
I have highly recommended Dr. Smith's services to others.
Would recommend.
Dr. Smith is the utmost professional & attentive doctor. He went over my treatment in detail and was caring and totally focused on my situation and answered all my questions with concern, wanting to get the best outcome.
Great Doctor
Dr. Smith went above and beyond to make sure I had the best care available and accessible 24-7.
Dr. Smith was very patient and thorough in answering all my questions and concerns.
Dr Smith is professional and very caring.
I highly recommend Dr. Smith he was the best we have ever had. So caring about his patients and he listens to what you have to say and he don't rush you at all. I would not have had it any other way.
Very informed, competent, and confident.
Dr. Smith and his staff treated me like I was the only patient they had. Never rushed through an appointment!
Dr. Smith is the best
Good
Dr. Christopher Smith and his staff were courtesy, kind and attentive to care and responded to my questions and concerns.
Couldn't ask for more
Took time to listen. Explained thoroughly.
Great!
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.
Dr. Smith explained my options in detail and drew me a schematic. I was very pleased with the amount of information and detail provided.
