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Stephanie Shintani 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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574 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

A superb physician.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith takes time questioning and talking about all care.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Trained in her field

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Ir us east to get an appointment and receive excellent care

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Takes time to explain conditions and how to take off the symptoms.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and listened to history and preferences of the patients.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable in her firld. Very caring. Easy to talk to. Great listener

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April 01, 2025

5.0

I felt cared for and the staff as a whole was very professional

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I would tell everyone who I know that doctor Stephanie Shintani Smith is a good doctor.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

I think Dr. Smith was very thorough and knowledgeable. As a new patient, I was appreciative of her willingness to take care of my problem without having to come back.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith listened to my medical issues attentively and thoroughly. She displayed empathy and possessed excellent technical skills when examining my nose and sinus areas. I felt reassured when I left her office.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

She did what she had to do and it worked.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Thorough care

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February 28, 2025

5.0

I found Dr.Smith to be bright and experienced in the field.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Smith is wonderful. Knowledgeable and caring. Her staff is great at responding to messages and getting you in ASAP when you have a problem. Highly recommend Dr Smith and her staff.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Throughly explained everything and was able to give me clear next steps.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Very helpful

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Ms. Smith is very kind and patient and does a phenomenal job explaining procedures and diagnoses to her patients. She explains every step of the process and makes sure that clients are aware of the pros and cons of a procedure_she's a gem!

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith is very thorough as she explains the procedures, the treatment, and the follow up. She has excellent bedside manners.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

There was no information in Dr Smith's "After visit Summary"

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February 06, 2025

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Smith. She was very knowledgeable, efficient , answered all of my questions. She presented treatment plan outlining each stage along with the benefits and risks.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

She encouraged me to get the procedure. I'm looking forward to the end results after everything heals. She explained everything and allows me to ask questions. She was awesome

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith explained her treatment recommendations and answered my questions. I also received written material for my next steps. She explained well why a CT scan would be a good idea.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith was helpful, informative, and easy to talk to.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Was direct, gave me the pertinent info I needed to make some decisions, and one can tell that she's an expert in her field. Wonderful experience.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

She is very pleasant and answers every question. She explained everything to my full understanding. She put me at ease and I feel confident with her as my surgeon.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Awesome Doctor

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable physician

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Ms. Smith was very gentle and set the atmosphere for a comforting and pleasant experience.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Smith spent a lot of time examining me and then explaining her findings. I would highly recommend her care. Great bedside manner.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr.Smith is Knowledgeable, and proactive.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stephanie Smith is concerned about your well-being and the best interest of your individual situation.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Great patient care and very helpful

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November 02, 2024

5.0

She listened to my problem with hearing in my left ear and learning of a small amount of ear wax, removed it. My hearing is improved!

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith is easy to talk with and explains everything she does when looking in my ears, nose and throat.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

She was fantastic. She listened very carefully. She discussed my concerns, she really engaged in a great conversation, and obviously obviously is completely an expert of what she does.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Easy to schedule, quality care

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Knows her stuff

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Smith was knowledgeable and very thorough.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Felt like she was knowledgeable and listened to me; answered my questions and concerns. Explained exam. Gave clear instructions on next steps and options.

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Disclosures

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

External Professional Relationships

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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