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Susan O. Smith, NP

Susan O. Smith, NP

Neurosurgery , Pediatrics , Pediatric Neurosurgery

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients

About Me

Adult Nurse Practitioner with 23 years experience caring for patients with Neurological disorders that need Neurosurgery Care. Experienced in the evaluation of patients, diagnostic test interpretation and management of patients while hospitalized and following discharge.
Adult Nurse Practitioner with 23 years experience caring for patients with Neurological disorders that need Neurosurgery Care. Experienced in the evaluation of patients, diagnostic test interpretation and management of patients while hospitalized and following discharge.

Certified Specialties

Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Credentials

Education

MS | University of Rochester. Nurse Practitioner. 1996

Awards

Distinguished Service Award 2018.

NPAGR Nurse Practitioner of the Year 2012.

Board of Directors Excellence Award 2002.

Publications

Journal Articles

A Role for the Frontal Aslant Tract in Speech Planning: A Neurosurgical Case Study

Benjamin L. Chernoff; Alex Teghipco; Frank E. Garcia; Max H. Sims; David A. Paul; Madalina E. Tivarus; Susan O. Smith; Webster H. Pilcher; Bradford Z. Mahon.

Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. 2018; X:Y, pp.1-18(doi:10.1162/jocn_a_01244).

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5 star.....Susan Smith, NP was excellent ! I never once felt intimidated .....just felt like she cared and was realistic.

Jul 31, 2024

1.0 stars

[...] I wouldn't recommend her to my worst enemy!

Jun 18, 2024

She was wonderful answered all of my questions

May 16, 2024

5.0 stars

Sue was very good at explaining what was going on in my back. It as a lot to take in.

Apr 21, 2024

5.0 stars

Susan Smith was wonderful. Thank god she explained the process to me and helped me understand what was going on.

Feb 04, 2024

5.0 stars

I have been extremely happy & thankful for this provider.

Dec 15, 2023

5.0 stars

Provider explained everything from the onset of my surgery to the care after and left all decisions up to me -

Oct 19, 2023

5.0 stars

Susan explained things to me that no one else had in a year and a half of treatment. She helped me understand what is wrong with me.

Sep 28, 2023

5.0 stars

I wish everyone I encounter would be as direct and to the point.

Sep 20, 2023

5.0 stars

Back surgery is frightening. After visit she answered follow up question promptly.

Sep 01, 2023

I have recommended this practice and NP Smith to a number of people

Aug 25, 2023

Susan Smith NP excellent at explanations so I understand

Jan 09, 2023

4.6

The experience was ok. [...]

Dec 23, 2022

Good

Jun 25, 2022

Susan Smith is clearly very knowledgeable and quite personable, which made our conversation easy and helpful to me.

Feb 20, 2022