Stephanie Shintani Smith, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Otolaryngology

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Practice Focus Areas

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

Assistant 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:: Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

487 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

64 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

64 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

She has great bedside manner

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith explains clearly the pros and cons of testing, treatment, etc.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Willing to review findings a second time with my wife included in the visit.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith is professional and approachable. She always makes sure my questions are answered. Dr. Smith is the surgeon who performed my septoplasty -- I'm only two weeks post-op, but I'm already feeling an improvement in my symptoms.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable in her field, she listens, answers questions and has a caring demeanor

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shintani Smith was great to work with. In addition to having excellent knowledge about my medical condition, she is compassionate.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Addressed my issue in a professional and caring manner.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very smart, personable, efficient. Really great doctor and human being

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March 26, 2024

4.0

She took time to review my issues and tried to address my concerns. Seems to have reviewed my file & situation.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith always takes the time to listen to my concerns, to thoroughly examine me and to explain everything.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is very nice and experienced

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Just felt very comfortable with her, her advice was comforting.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician. Would recommend her. She has demonstrated expertise and sound judgement capabilities.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent service performed in a professional manner.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Takws her time listening & explaining. Wonderful bedside manner.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Great care, great follow up.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician- detail oriented, caring, highly recommend

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Extreme likely to my friends and colleagues.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Great knowledge and think a lot about making the right treatment for every individual

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She was awesome! Dr Smith took the time to explain everything to me and how we could proceed. She made me feel at ease and was very thorough. She is very knowledgeable and a great doctor

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February 11, 2024

4.0

Dr Smith provided encouraging recommendations.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, I have no words for her.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional and has a good bedside manner.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

I love the care and patience that I was given

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January 24, 2024

5.0

She was personable, very thorough and explained the examination and the possible conditions I may have and gave me a sound recommendation

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January 18, 2024

5.0

I think you understood my problem very well

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very through. Excellent communication skills

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She is excellent

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January 09, 2024

5.0

NMH IS ONE IF THE BEST HOSPITALS

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Awesome Doctor

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith has a great bedside manner.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

The attention given.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Very caring and highly intelligent- excellent surgeon.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable, friendly, answered all my questions, and I left, feeling confident that I chose the right provider

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith was also very nice and patient - she answered my questions and explained things so that I understood what was going on.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Very thoughtful and accessible. She spent time answering questions and her team was very good. Could not have had a better experience

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November 14, 2023

4.0

Very kind and listened actively. Proactive and curious.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Great energy. She listened really well. Answered all my questions. A real person. My procedure was better & less painful than I thought. I felt very confident leaving the office.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Stephanie and her assistant took time to explain everything and answered all of our questions.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, provided full explanations for the procedures and issues

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Surgeon and always there to help us!!!

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October 31, 2023

5.0

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October 31, 2023

5.0

She listened before she spoke.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Always caring and listens to one's concerns.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She was thorough, underrating of my concerns and very competent

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Smith explained the problem clearly and with simple term that I understood

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October 16, 2023

5.0

I found the doctor to be very personable, professional, efficient and collaborative.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Amazing! thorough!

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Very informative. Answered all my questions. Professional approach.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

she was timely and helpful.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

I feel comfortable speaking with Dr. Smith she is responsive, knowledgeable and listens, i feel she cares.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

She did an excellent job with my surgery, had a great outcome! She remembered previous conversation, took time to answer questions and I felt she engaged in dealing with my problem.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith, is a great physician; she is knowledgeable, she listens to her patients concerns and then gives sound advice.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Very personable and professional

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and her practice is very efficient.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Always responsive to my needs.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Smith was right to the point and answered all my questions. She was very helpful & concerned

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September 14, 2023

5.0

The doctor seems to be knowledgeable.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I found the doctor to be efficient, concerned, resourceful practical and collaborative.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Immediate and hopefull discussion with Dr. Stephanie Shintani Smith.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

She was great. Explained everything about the procedure. Took her time, did not rush and answered any questions that I had. Would definitely see her again if I had an issue.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

She was very professional and friendly. Clearly explained treatment options

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Stephanie took the time to explain how everything was going to go and too make sure I understood what she was saying

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September 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith was thorough, knowledgeable, and took the time needed to assess my health carefully. She had ideas and insights other docs didn't.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
Novo Nordisk A/S

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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