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Smith, Derek Richard, MD

Gender

Male

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
U.T. Southwestern Medical School

Internship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center ‐ Internal Medicine

Residency
The New York Hospital, Cornell ‐ Nuerology and Neuro Science

Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital ‐ Multiple Sclerosis

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Been going to Dr Smith for many years and travel back and forth from Florida to see him

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor smith was very good at making me relax and answered all my questions, during the second visit I came with a page of questions I had on the medication and my symptoms and doctor smith sat down and answered all my question and made me feel assured and comfortable through this whole process

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent physician. Good sense of humor, erudite and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

I left feeling very confident. They were very helpful and put my mind at ease

5 out of 5 stars

I have already referred someone to him.

5 out of 5 stars

I would definitely recommend Dr. Smith to family and friends

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor doesn't have enough time to actually have a real visit . He needs more time so I could talk with him about my issues

5 out of 5 stars

He is my favorite doctor. I see 12 so that's saying something. He listened intensely to my problems. He is the best

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith is an excellent MD. He takes better care of me than my PCP. Always a please to have an appointment with him.

5 out of 5 stars

I've been truly blessed to have received such quality care with this team of medical professionals.

5 out of 5 stars

Without hesitation I would recommend Dr. Smith and his practice to others.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was very informative and took the time to listen

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Great Doctor, nurses and staff. Thank you for helping me out with my MS.

5 out of 5 stars

The office was very clean. The staff was very polite and helpful. Dr. Smith was awesome. Answered all my questions and explained things very well. I was very pleased to have gone to this office.

5 out of 5 stars

I've been seeing Dr.Smith for my M.S. for over a decade and wouldn't want to go to anyone else

5 out of 5 stars

Had all of my questions answered.

5 out of 5 stars

I have been a long time patient of this group. Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable in his field and I trust him completely and I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

5 out of 5 stars

Was really professional nice kind and understanding

5 out of 5 stars

I love the neurologist I've been working with for years. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Smith is charming personality and very attentive. He took the time to answer my questions and get me help. They are very helpful and nice here.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Smith took the time to listen to me and answer all my questions. The team and office were very nice. When I ask for something they do there best to accommodate.

Bio

Derek is board certified in adult neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed residency in neurology and neuroscience at New York Hospital through Cornell University. He also completed a fellowship in multiple sclerosis study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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