My MDVIP Doctor is Dr. Dean Smith who practices in Myrtle Beach SC. As an 86 year old patient I have an opportunity to compare many medical practioneers over my lifetime. No surprise I have seen and experienced many types of "bedside personalities" and have developed a preference. That being, treat me as my condition is just as important as the patients waiting to be seen. This… See more
Dr. Smith is a patient, caring, and compassionate physician. I have several different health issues and he is always there to explain things clearly and to answer questions.
I put my trust in his opinions and diagnosis.
My husband was scheduled for hip replacement. Just two days before the surgery, the hospital Pre-op department suddenly sent a revised report to the surgeon mentioning the fact that he has a low heart rate and an extra, short heart beat every fourth time. Three years before, his cardiologist concluded that it was just normal for him and that my husband only needed to return if there was a… See more
I was diagnosed with a serious disease. Dr Dean Smith immediately took action to get me in for tests and procedures necessary to manage the disease and try to maintain a quality of life
Dr. Dean Smith was compassionate and understanding throughout the illness and loss of my late husband , Franklin Justice. He not only cared for my late husband during this time within the hospital but also when he was admitted to a center that cared for patients with the same issue my husband was going through. He would stop by the center on occasion to share time with him and make certain he… See more
Fifteen plus years of the best Medical treatment I and my wife could ask for Thank you Dr Dean Smith
My husband and I are both members of MDVIP and have Dr.Smith.My husband had a bad fall that caused internal bleeding and ended up in the Grand Strand Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit.Dr.Smith was there every morning to see him,they have an intense care Dr. that is over the ICU patients. Dr.Smith has continued through this whole lengthy recovery to be supportive and responsive to his needs.… See more
For the first time in a long time, I feel I have a doctor who really listens and who really cares. I have not been Dr. Smith's patient for too long, yet I still have the reassurance that he is truly there for me and on my side.
I am a spoiled rotten patient whose father was a general practitioner and husband an internist. I always had the security of "live in" help… See more
It’s a common thought that in today’s medical world you have to self diagnose or who knows what could happen. If you are not proactive with your doctor you may never get tested until it’s to late! Not so with Dr. Smith. He is so proactive with your health and well being. I love telling friends that “my Dr. is a medical nerd which means he knows everything but if he did come across something he… See more
