Stephanie S. Smith, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Minimally Invasive Salivary Gland Surgery
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Sialendoscopy
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - 2006
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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628 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Doctor provided detailed explanation

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Absolutely incredible. Always helpful and friendly.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She was kind and resolved my issue without requiring multiple visits.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She's thorough and patient.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very caring and attentive.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Smith is great and very knowledgeable

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Professional , polite, well involved in patient issue. Open for discussion. Overall- doctor Smith is a good person and great doctor

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I was struggling and extremely depressed because other doctors didn't take my cry for help seriously. I almost gave up, but she listened and genuinely wanted to help me as her patient. I am so grateful just for being heard. I am confident that anyone going through what I went through would be in excellent hands with her.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

She is excellent.

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December 28, 2025

4.0

Very personable and attentive

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December 27, 2025

5.0

She took her time to address all my concerns

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She was very patient and accommodating once I was finally ready to move forward with the recommended procedure.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

The exam was very thorough and Dr Smith clearly laid out her plan for my recovery.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

I am extremely grateful for the results and for the exceptional care I received. I highly, highly recommend her

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November 14, 2025

5.0

She is a beautiful person with incredibly positive energy who truly listens and genuinely wants to help improve my sinus situation. Her staff are wonderful human beings_extremely kind, attentive, and understanding of my problem. It's a blessing that the medical field has people like this, truly gifts from God.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

She took her time. She gave me the attention that I needed, and she was not in hurry simply said she is great very professional and caring

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very helpful doctor

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November 03, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable doctor & got to the point compared to my prior ENT elsewhere. while she was thorough in everything she did, she also was very efficient!

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgable, Very approachable

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication, friendly, solved my issue

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October 22, 2025

5.0

She was pleasant, thorough, and very knowledgeable.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Kind, thorough, takes time to answer questions

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Listens

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Top notch care

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She took me as a new patient immediately when I had a problem. Otherwise, I would have waited for months for an appointment

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant Dr with great knowledge in her field

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Explains options and procedures well. Very thorough and sensitive to needs of her patients.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Compassion and great knowledge in her medical field.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith listens and follow ups

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith was knowledgeable and listened to my concerns and worked with me on a plan for surgery.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith was very thorough and explained my situation very well.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Friendly and attentive

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

I thought Dr Stephanie Smith was very informative and offered a good advice for me. She was attentive and answered my questions in a simply manner. She didn't rush like a lot of doctors that tend to. She gave me enough time to evaluate me and offer what my next best course of action. I had a great experience with Dr Smith.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor and very knowledgeable. She is very kind and caring!

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Highly professional , kind, intelligent.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She was highly recommended and has a great bedside manner in addition.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She really took time to listen to my symptoms and ask a lot of questions.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

First visit for a problem with dry mouth and periodic minor swallowing issues. She was very personable and knowledgeable. Examination seemed thorough. She asked questions and also answered my questions and gave me an acceptable initial course of treatment. She explained possible reasons for my condition and symptoms. She also recommended blood tests to check for any other underlying causes of my symptoms.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Very polite and highly professional.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable very good at listening and responding to my issues.

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith did an amazing job on my lip biopsy. She was caring, thorough and it healed within a week. She's very knowledgeable and talented.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and understanding doctor. Her bedside manners are excellent.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Smith was very thorough, explained my condition well, remedied my condition during the visit to give me some relief. She acceded my expectations in one visit. Very pleasant and was able to disarm my apprehensions. I look forward to my follow up with her.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable of her profession

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Smith knew exactly what to do and did it. She explained everything as it was happening. A+ to her!

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Even though this was our first appointment, I had a thorough exam and was senr for imaging.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

Professionalism and expert advice.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith made sure my needs were met.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Very good by from Dr. Smith.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

She is professional, competent and friendly.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Amazing bedside manner, and very trustworthy and knowledgeable.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith is very pleasant every time I see her. She explains things in a manner that is easy for me to understand. She makes me feel special and takes all the time I need to get the answers I want and need.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

He understood my health issues

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May 28, 2025

5.0

She is very patient and explains every point well. She is very knowledgeable about what she does

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith did incredible work that has significantly improved my quality of life.

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Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Amazon.com, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company

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Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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