Spotlight Video | What Are Brain Tumors? | Harold K. Smith, MD, FAANS

Dr. Harold K. Smith is a board-certified neurological surgeon who practices at Neurosurgical Specialists of El Paso in El Paso, Texas.

Dr. Smith, a leading neurosurgeon at the University Medical Center of El Paso, excels in spinal and intracranial surgery. He is renowned for his innovative use of fluorescence guidance and awake techniques in complex brain tumor surgeries. His extensive skill set includes image-guided brain and spinal surgeries, skull base operations, vascular interventions, functional neurosurgery, tumor treatments, and facial pain management. He advocates for minimally invasive techniques, such as the minimally invasive parafascicular (MIPPS) procedures, aiming to provide top-quality neurosurgical care with cutting-edge technology to the El Paso community. "I am dedicated to offering world-class neurosurgical care and compassionate treatment to El Paso residents, focusing on personalized patient care while staying at the forefront of neurosurgery," says Dr. Smith.

Dr. Smith began his medical career after earning his degree from UAMS College of Medicine in 1988 and completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from 1988 to 1994. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Smith has held prominent leadership roles, including Director of Neurosciences at Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, Chairman of Surgery at Covenant Medical Center, and Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Covenant Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and an active member of the American Medical Association. In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys cycling and stays updated on neurosurgical advancements through journals like the Journal of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.

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