VERIFIED Video is available for this profile

Dr. Dean E Smith

Orthopedic Surgery

El Paso, TX 79925

(915) 974-2099 Request Now

39 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Visit Website

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Dean Smith is an Orthopedic Surgeon in El Paso, Texas specializing in Minimal Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery.

He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice for more than 36 years.

Dr. Smith with his exceptional team at the El Paso Spine Center specialize in the treatment of the conditions such as:

Spodylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Facet Disease
Kyphosis (Dowagers Hump)
Herniated Discs
Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Pars Defect
Sciatica

Minimal Collateral Damage

SMALLER INCISION

Minimally Invasive surgical procedures use a small incision to insert instruments, lights, and an imaging device.

LESS PAIN

With less trauma to the body than with open surgical procedures, people who have minimally invasive surgery generally have less pain and discomfort. That’s not to say the procedure will be painless, but with few muscles and tissues …disrupted, the healing process is quicker, and the pain factor lower.

Faster Recovery

SMALLER INCISION

Because the incision is small, there is less trauma to the body. There is also less pain and bleeding. This reduced level of trauma to the body enables you to recover more quickly thank if you had traditional open surgery.

SHORTER HOSPITAL STAY

It goes hand in hand; If your recovery is faster, then your hospital stay is shorter. With MIS, you can go home and resume normal activities more quickly, in most cases, than with open surgery.

LESS SCARRING

With smaller incisions and less trauma to your skin and muscles, the scar left behind from your surgery is minimal. Additionally, sealing the incision requires only a few stitches.

Dr. Smith accepts several types of health insurance. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.

Read More Read less

El Paso Spine Center

10400 Vista del Sol Dr Ste 204El Paso, TX 79925

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

accepting new patients
5

314 Ratings
39 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
299 written reviews
3 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Dr. Smith's Ratings and Reviews

5

314 Ratings with 299 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Dr. Smith?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (301) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (292) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (300) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (298) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (300) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: (283) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)

Patients often praise Dr. Dean E Smith for his professionalism, effective communication, and successful surgical outcomes, leading to significant pain relief and improved quality of life. They also commend his knowledgeable and reassuring nature, as well as the helpful and friendly staff. However, a common negative theme is the long wait times during appointments. Despite this, patients generally express high levels of satisfaction and strong recommendations for his services.

AI-generated from the text of patient reviews

314 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 10 of 299 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

great experience

July 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Happy with the results, so glad i had the surgery, no more pain down my legs!!

July 24th, 2024 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

great communication great results

July 24th, 2024 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

i recommend him to the people i know that need back care

March 20th, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

very good

March 16th, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

very good

March 1st, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

The visit was very professional, all staff was very helpful, answered all questions that i had. every one did an excellent job

February 15th, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

i have no pain

February 1st, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

all personnel are very professional, knowledgable and people friendly

January 18th, 2023 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

i would only trust dr. smith!

January 18th, 2023 | Source: Partner

Search for your insurance and plan

Arthroscopy
Back Injuries
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Head and Neck Disorder
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1987

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dean Smith?: You can find contact information for Dr. Dean Smith here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Dean Smith accepting new patients?: Dr. Dean Smith is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Smith's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Dean Smith accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dean Smith accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Dean Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Dean Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dean Smith affiliated with?: Dr. Dean Smith is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus and The Hospitals Of Providence East Campus.

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.