Gabriel Smith, MD
- Director, Spine Institute, University Hospitals
- Division Chief, Neurological Surgery, UH St John Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, CWRU School of Medicine
- Mark P. Schumann and Christina M. Schumann Chair in Spinal Surgery, University Hospitals
- Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery-Spine
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Location:UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center Neurosurgery
960 Clague Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
- Call: 440-250-5303
Biography: Gabriel Smith, MD
Expertise
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
Residency | Neurological Surgery-Chief Resident
Neurological Surgery-Chief Resident - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2017 - 2018)
Fellowship | Complex Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (2016 - 2017)
Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2011 - 2016)
Medical Education
Temple University School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
University Of Oregon (2007)
About
View Dr. Smith’s Health TalksGabriel Smith, MD is a fellowship trained, board certified neurosurgeon at University Hospitals and an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is the Co-Director of the Spine Institute for the University Hospitals and the Mark P. Schumann and Christina M. Schumann Endowed Chair in Spinal Neurosurgery. He is also the Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship Director within the Department of Neurological Surgery at University Hospitals.
An expert in the care of adult spinal disorders, Dr. Smith’s special clinical interests include decompression of the spinal cord and nerves and spinal reconstruction surgeries. He also works for the National Football League as an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant, leading efforts to diagnose and manage concussions.
As the current medical director of the University Hospitals Spine Institute, Dr. Smith sees patients of all ages with neurosurgical disorders and performs a high volume of neck and back surgeries, including revision and complex spinal surgical approaches. In his role as director, he leads a collaborative multidisciplinary team that strives to provide high quality spine medical and surgical care for patients undergoing spinal operations throughout the University Hospitals health system. Dr. Smith also has a passion for enhancing the overall surgical experience for each patient.
After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon, graduating with honors with a major in neurobiology, Dr. Smith then attended medical school at the Temple University School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Smith completed residency training in neurological surgery at UH Cleveland Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Smith has published over 50 scientific papers and book chapters on topics such as spinal reconstruction procedures, patient satisfaction, and improving the quality of care in spinal surgery. His medical team includes, Ryan Milks, PA-C, who provides exceptional care to patients in need of both medical and surgical evaluations. Ryan is a graduate of Toledo University and has a prolific background in spinal biomechanics and engineering.
In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family and his wife, who is also a practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Gabriel Smith did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.