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Brian Smith, MD, General Surgery, Orange, CA

Brian R. Smith MD

General Surgery•Orange, CA

Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor of Surgery & General Surgery Residency Program Director. Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Fellowship. Chief of Surgery, VA Long Beach Healthcare System

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  • 3800 W Chapman Avesuite 6200Orange, CA 92868

  • Phone+1 714-456-8160

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Summary

  • Dr. Brian Smith is a general surgeon based in Orange, CA, specializing in bariatric surgery, surgical oncology (excluding breast), and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his fellowship in Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, following a residency in surgery at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Since 2008, he has been a professor at UCI Health. Dr. Smith is experienced in handling gastroesophageal reflux, hernias, and esophageal and gastric cancers. He is a published author with multiple articles in reputable surgical journals and has conducted clinical trials on GERD treatments. He has received numerous awards, including the Physician of Excellence from Orange County Medical Association, and holds a Fellow position with the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2007
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeCertification, Fifth Pathway Medicine, Certificate, 2000 - 2000
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of Excellence Orange County Medical Association, 2012-2019
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts, 2015-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • USMLE Step 1 Scoring System Change to Pass/Fail—an Opportunity for Change  
    Angela L Neville, Brian R Smith, JAMA Surgery
  • Association of Compensation from the Surgical and Medical Device Industry to Physicians and Self-Declared Conflict of Interest  
    Alessio Pigazzi, Joseph C Carmichael, Mehraneh D Jafari, Helene Nepomuceno, Brian R Smith, Steven Mills, JAMA

Authored Content

  • Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Leak After Bariatric Surgery: MBASQIP AnalysisMarch 2018
  • Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Leak After Bariatric Surgery: MBASQIP AnalysisMarch 2018
  • Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Leak After Bariatric Surgery: MBSAQIP AnalysisMarch 2018

Press Mentions

  • Huntington Health’s Surgical Residents Win Regional Competition for Third Straight Year
    Huntington Health’s Surgical Residents Win Regional Competition for Third Straight YearJanuary 22nd, 2026

Professional Memberships

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  • Spanish

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