Sean B. Smith, MD

Sean B. Smith, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Interventional Pulmonology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - 2007
Residency:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) - 2010
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
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April 29, 2024

5.0

rapport, explains well and answers questions easily

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April 26, 2024

5.0

He is well educated in his field and takes his time to educate the physician on their specific medical findings.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, easy to talk to Made me feel comfortable and unrushed.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

He was kind and thorough and answered all of my questions. As a new patient I never felt rushed. They took the time I needed to prepare me for the procedure.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Amazing doc!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith was professional, direct, and very insightful in his feedback to me regarding tests that he ordered. I feel comfortable recommending him to any patient, especially one looking for integrity and knowledge.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Smith is a great doctor. He has an attitude of best patient care, informs, answers questions . Very intelligent, kind and open to questions

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Satisfied patient

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent professional

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith took the time to ask the right questions. He is a great Pulmonologist. We are not done yet. More tests, medicine changes, etc. Thank you Trevor for asking the right questions and referring me to Dr. Smith.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He is very gracious and explains everything so you can understand what is happening.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring, friendly

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Absolutely! Very good communicator.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Smart. Present with patients. Gives time and answers questions with accurate information but in a user friendly language!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Smith was very informative in explaining everything that was going to happen…he took the time to check on my mom after The procedure and also will be a part Of her continuing care

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March 17, 2024

5.0

His mind is open--you can tell by the way he approaches medical data. He is the opposite of pompous, and his character and values permeate the unit, in my view, as stated above.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and bedside manner. Dr Smith’s team is great!

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very nice and as always very informative and very positive . Great Dr 🙂

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Can easily converse with him and he is very knowledgeable.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He has good bedside manner and involves me in my care.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is personable, smart and caring

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Explained ecerything to me & I felt comfortable with him & staff!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He really cares, and is very kind, appointment isn’t rushed, he takes his time, very thorough . I feel very good having my husband and dad in his care

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very good caring Dr

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Sean B Smith is very knowledgable, has an excellent bed-side manner, is thorough, follows up as promised, does not make the patient feel rushed, and allows the patient to be part of an informed decision.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He gets it ,smart, caring, follows up on his patients

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very caring and very good Dr

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February 13, 2024

5.0

I liked him a lot-- he was so friendly, nice, and informative.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

My doctor is very understanding and knows, by my question, what I may need I get answers .

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable about your medical issues and treatment. Easy to understand.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Informative, personable,didn’t rush,

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He did a thorough job of discussing my options, listened to my concerns, and came to see me quickly in recovery. He also fit me into his schedule with short notice.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

careing and straightforward

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He was very honest and Frank about the questions that I was asking him and told me the truth in regards of the situation

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I have an excellent physician in Sean Smith. He does a great job explaining the results of my tests and has put together a good game plan. We have a good rapport and I trust him.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent and caring service

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Smith listen to my concerns and we come up with a solution for the best course of action for my health .

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December 27, 2023

5.0

OMG! He is the very best!!!! He communicates in a personal d professional manner. He truly cares about the well being of his patients. When he delivers information he is clear and concise. He is proactive for his patients.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

His consult was very efficient.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

So understanding so complete on his assessment so patience Never willing to give up on any problem Outstanding A real friend as a dr especially on a 97 year old patient

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith has explained everything I needed to know about results and asked if I had any questions or concerns!

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Efficiency, courtesy & knowledgeability

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December 16, 2023

4.0

He showed me the ultrasound & explained exactly what he was going to do.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. SMITH takes the time to explain your diagnosis and treatment plan and always allows you to ask questions

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith is personable, very knowledgeable and takes a sincere interest in his patients. I receive excellent care from Dr. Smith.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He is a very intelligent doctor who you feel really cares for his patients. He doesn’t rush through any conversations and is very thorough.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

He is a specialist in his profession.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Takes time with you. Thorough

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Very professional and kind, he communicates well with patients. Has great detailed answers to questions

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November 27, 2023

5.0

I am comfortable with him

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November 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith is excellent. He has a great attitude and puts you at ease from the first meet. I highly reccomend him.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Very good at what he does.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He honestly seems like he cares about his patients ( at least me). I trust him.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough and clear.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He was very personal and had a great bedside manner. He took the time to explain what steps may or may not be needed next

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional. Answered all my questions, no complications following the procedure.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Smith is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He always spent the time explaining the procedure results and my health conditions. He called us before the scheduled appointment day, hoping not to let us wait too long to get the results. He is so thoughtful and caring about his patients.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

So wonderful So comprehensive Willing to contact other patients drs to make sure the best treatment plan is in place.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Smith for Several years. Trusting him with my Lungs. Respectfully [Patient's name]

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Smith has had me at ease since I first saw him. He's knowledgeable, and answers all my questions. Further, he performed a bronchoscopy of my lungs and my recovery hasn't been bad which I'm sure is due to his surgical skills.

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November 05, 2023

5.0

Very caring

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He explained things clearly !

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October 22, 2023

5.0

He's knowledgeable and compassionate. Really put my mind at ease during a trying time.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

thoroughness and common sense

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October 16, 2023

5.0

In the last few weeks I've probably seen 40 doctors. Sean is the first doctor I feel actually wants to give healthcare - it's not just a job. Really feel comfortable talking with him and his practice.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

His office is very responsive.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knows his business he seems to really care about his patients and will go above and beyond to help your situation.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Explained in detail what he was going to be doing and followed up with detailed explanation of what they found.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Also recommended by Dr. [ ] who has never steered anyone in my family wrong.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Smart,caring,works with the patient

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October 05, 2023

5.0

He’s a great doctor. Really knows what he is doing and has helped me immensely.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith is a caring provider with good bedside manner and the time to explain everything to put you at ease during stressful times.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

He was very knowledgeable, had a great bedside manner and had a great plan of action which he explained in detail

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Really understood and empathized with my concerns

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Very smart and kind. So thankful for Dr. Smith

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Outstanding and quick healthcare. I was concerned about a mass on my lung. It was recommended I reach out to Dr. Smith. I had a CAT scan appointment within a few days and result’s immediately thereafter. The Doc and the nurse providedu routine updates and explained the results in laymans terms. Great healthcare and can’t thank them enough.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith answered all my questions and explained everything thoroughly. He has a sincere and comforting manner.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Very competent, qualified and professional.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Quick action and caring personalities.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

I think Dr. Smith has an excellent bedside manner and I think he is just a phenomenal Doctor

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Smith is a very caring doctor. He talked and explained my medical issues. He made me feel that I could count on him.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

hey was very helpful

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great patient care. Takes time with patient .

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith has an excellent approach to explaining the details of what is going on and what can be done about it. He listens and put me at ease about my situation.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith was very concerned for my condition.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Demonstrated high level of knowledge, appreciated his direct communication as to the test results

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September 10, 2023

5.0

they get to the point

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September 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Smith is amazing. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor. He made things happen for me very quickly so I could get to the bottom of my pulmonary issues after I had been dealing with uncertainty since December, 2022. I had a great result - peace of mind and and a plan for dealing with future issues. His team worked hard to schedule me for appointments and tests around my busy schedule. He has it all - top notch medical expertise and great compassion for his patients .

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September 07, 2023

5.0

I am comfortable with him

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Sean B. Smith, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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