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Douglas Charles Smith, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Languages

English

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50 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
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    Dr Smith is very caring and compassionate. He listens to your every concerns and suggests/prescribes what is needed.

    • Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
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    Prefer female practitioner with menopause treatment experience

    • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
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    Most kind, caring, compassionate doctor we have encountered. We are blessed that he has remained at Optum for the past 30 years.

    • Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
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    Compassionate

    • Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    DR. Smith was quick to access my situation, listened politely, and was overall very nice

    • Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026
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    He is an excellent doctor

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is always available to address my specific medical needs and takes care to listen and provide compassionate advise and medical attention.

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
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    He took time to explain everything too me.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
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    I was asking about HRT. He referred me to an Endocrinologist instead

    • Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
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    He’s the best

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    Dr. Smith, was so easy to talk to with personal women issues. He provided great recommendations and further appointments. Took his time to listen and knew my health chart.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have been seeing Dr. Smith for over 20 years. He always shows compassion, empathy and it the kindness doctor I have ever seen.

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He seems to be concerned and is taking my issues seriously, working to get a solid diagnosis ASAP. I appreciate his care. The office staff is organized, knowledgeable, and always takes time to explain everything to sure I understand.

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    Dr Douglas smith was knowledgeable and patient when helping me understand my health. He read my chart and asked me questions to understand what was going on with my health. I would recommend Dr smith

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    He is a great doctor.

    • Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
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    Dr. Smith, is phenomenal He is understanding and shows compassion, explains to me in specific details what my illness is and what we can do to fix it and what to expect then after

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
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    Dr. Smith is easy to talk to. He is very gentle and understanding. He never makes you feel bad or ashamed of yourself. He is funny and gives a lot of professional advice.

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He’s absolutely the best doc because he takes his time to get to know me and my concerns

    • Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
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    He’s compassionate, knows how to do his job ( so this is r ally unnecessary he’s a professional ) , informative about all the things coming up in pregnancy, supportive by listening to any concerns that I have, and very informative about child birth classes etc that I may need.

    • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is a great doctor, very nice and patient

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  • About Douglas Charles Smith, MD

    Douglas Smith, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in the West Indies. He completed his internship at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, and his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Smith's patients say tha t he is a good listener and spends extra time with them when needed. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing and scuba diving.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Licenses

    CA, A51642

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    Hospital affiliations

    MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

  • Education

    Medical School

    • St Georges University School of Medicine

      1983

    Residency

    • University Of Medicine And Dentisrty Of New Jersey

      1989

    Internship

    • Brooklyn Hospital Center-Caledonian Campus

      1988