Mark P. Smyth, MD

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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2009
Residency:
University of Tennessee - 2014
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1364 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 24, 2025

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable

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April 23, 2025

5.0

NM always accommodating and addressing my needs and have high standard of care.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Doc. Smyth is a very nice person and he explained everything so I could understand what was wrong with my shoulder.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Smyth was communicative, knowledgeable and answered all of my questions

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Great Orthopaedic surgeon!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Compassionate-

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He took the time to listen and was thorough in his examination. He is very personable and explained all the options in a way I could easily understand.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He let me know what was wrong and offered options. So far, so good.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He tells you everything he did and listened

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor. Very friendly, courteous, informative, intelligent, patient, and compassionate.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Extremely caring and professional. I fully trust his opinion and expertise.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Open and good communication, friendly atmosphere with him and his staff.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Skilled, communicative

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Very good care of me and my needs

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Very informative and great care.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Friendly. To the point. Gave me the options.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Clear communication of a plan.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Have had an excellent care from him.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Explains things thoroughly but easy to understand and has great bedside manners.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

He presented me with all the treatment options and then gave me his best recommendation which was in line with what worked best for me. As an overweight woman, he also didn't try and blame the issue on my weight, which was incredibly affirming of the discomfort I have been feeling. It's so important for people of size to receive unbiased care and suggestions for recovering from injuries/conditions.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth recommended I have the humerus surgery which was a difficult decision for me but he was honest about how my arm would heal without the surgery. I feel my arm is healing well after the surgery.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Empathetic, knowledgeable and professional.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth is very thorough, and pleasant to speak to and he takes his time, you don't feel rushed.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Very good at his job

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March 05, 2025

5.0

So helpful- really compassionate and listens to your concerns.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Always attentive and listens to my input/concerns

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth is an excellent surgeon and an amazing person. He takes the time to truly listen and provide thoughtful responses to all questions. I can not put into words how thankful I am for Dr. Smyth and his care.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

The dr was thorough and friendly.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Smyth explained everything and answered all my questions while taking the time to comfort me. Great bedside manner!

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Wonderful bedside manner, took the time to explain what was wrong and explained it in a way my wife and I could understand.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth does a great job of explaining expectations and possible future concerns

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He is thorough in his explanations of your condition and options for treatment.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Nurses and Doctors very professional

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February 18, 2025

5.0

I felt comfortable having Dr. Smyth do the surgery as he put my dislocated shoulder back in place when I was in the ER and I felt comfortable enough with him and trusted his opinion to then have the shoulder surgery.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth is very kind and thorough. Took the time to explain and answer questions.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Friendly, concerned and involves you in your plan of care.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Because mark Smyth help with my pain

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Mark P. Smith made me feel comfortable in my decision to reconstruct the ACL with surgery . He answered all the questions I had and honestly just made me feel like he was a professional at what he does. I'm very pleased with leaving my surgery up to him.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Awesome doctor. Good bedside manner. Explained everything well and a quick process.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He was very patient polite

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Competent, focused, caring

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Listens and answers my questions.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Doctor was personable, knowledgeable and thorough.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Smyth was kind and thorough in his explanation of my injury. I appreciated his pleasant demeanor.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

When I first met with Dr. Smyth, he made an effort to make a personal connection with me based on the personal information in my chart. That made me feel comfortable with him from the start. He took his time to assess the issue with my knee, asking questions about my accident along the way. When I met with him for a follow-up, he remembered that I have other injuries that I'm also dealing with, and again, he took his time with me, allowing me plenty of time to ask my own set of questions. He's a kind and compassionate man.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Listen to me and good exam

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth is an excellent physician! He knew exactly what was wrong with my shoulder after a xray. Has helped me out a ton with my shoulder pain through the injections.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth was OUTSTANDING. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and he provided excellent post op care. And he was very honest with us too - yet thoughtful so he didn't scare my son. Our outcome was excellent. He's a keeper!

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January 17, 2025

3.0

I appreciated how he immediately entered the room and shook my hand to introduce himself to me as the patient and my husband, who was also with me. His bedside manner is pretty matter of fact. Not sure of how he will be the day of my surgery. I certainly hope his surgery skills are top notch!

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Very nice and very informative. He has very gentle approach

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Took time to explain my options

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Quality care, great patient communication, and on time appointments

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smyth is very friendly and kind. He takes time to get to know his patients and he listens and you don't feel rushed. He also gives you all your options and answers any questions you may have.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Very patient. Talks to you and gives you all the facts

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December 29, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very thorough. Explains condition and procedures very clearly.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Procedure seems to have gone well.

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December 26, 2024

5.0

seemed knowledgable and friendly

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He listens to your issue, and communicates care plan.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Very kind, took his time explaining our options, the risks and benefits as well as his professional opinion that best suits my son. Trish also was wonderful and thorough. Both made this experience wonderful and hopeful for a solution. Thank you!

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable staff

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth is as good as they come.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Helpful, good communication, knowledgeable, Skilled

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Walk in the room and introduce himself with hand shake respectfully very professional

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, and listens to anything I have concerns with

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December 04, 2024

5.0

He was very kind.

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November 29, 2024

5.0

I'm a scardy-cat about surgery but he was great in the weeks prior answering all my questions whether at an appointment or via my chart. The paperwork I received in advance helped me plan out my ice machine, perscriptions, schedule PT, and get my supplies and home set up for convalescence. On the day of surgery he came in to see me in the pre-surgery area and helped reassure me again. After surgery he spoke to my husband and confirmed the procedure went well and explained it all and my expectations and needs for after surgery so my husband knew how to best care for me at home.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Please see the answer above. Dr. Smyth is excellent and personable. I will see him for all joint and bone issues. Thank you for being great, Dr. Smyth.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

Skillful, kind, knowledgeable

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor. Thoroughly explained everything and of my options.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, easy to understand, caring

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He did a great job. He was friendly and easy to talk to. He went over the x-rays with me and allowed me to ask questions. Overall very knowledgeable and had great communication skills.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

He's very good at his profession.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

He is amazing! Spent time to listen to my problem, and remedyed it!

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth makes you feel comfortable and explains the procedure and expect outcome.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

He is conservative in treatment band follows progress frequently.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Takes time Ask questions Checked carefull Competent feedback

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November 11, 2024

5.0

My first time meeting with Dr Smyth and he took time to answer my questions and I appreciated his candor

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth always takes his time and explains things to me and answers all my questions.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

Good humored caring informative

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to listen to you. Truly cares about you and your care.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Thorough and friendly

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He listens very attentively to his patient. He explains the problem very clearly. He is very kind and clearly explains the steps to follow in the treatment that is going to be started or what would be the best option.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Used him for my shoulder and now my knee. This doctor is not first to jump to surgery.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Good listener. Friendly.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Very personable, and and clear up my knees problems.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Attentive to patient needs

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth was caring and concerned regarding my needs. He took care of both my shoulders at the appointment, taking extra time and care.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth provided a comprehensive overview of our treatment options, and was very proactive in scheduling a surgical date that would permit our son to not only travel, but also participate in his upcoming athletic season. He really tried to understand our child's priorities, which is incredibly appreciated.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Seemed like a caring Doctor and wanted to get to my root cause to get me relief..

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very PROFESSIONAL and made sure that I was informed on my condition and procedures to correct it.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Clear communication, highly skilled

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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October 23, 2024

5.0

He's very efficient and proficient. No wasted time, just great results.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smyth knows his stuff.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

I had never seen him before and he was very kind, courteous and attentive to my health issue.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Smyth took a lot of time with me and explained everything.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

He is very good Dr.Very gentle with the needle .

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Explained options and worked with me to get to the best solution for my knee.

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Thorough and very kind

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October 18, 2024

5.0

Explained my options and we concurred on the best course of treatment

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Disclosures

Mark P. Smyth, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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