Length 0:31About Dr. Smith
David Smith, M.D. is a general surgeon with North Texas Surgical Oncology Associates in Plano, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dr. Smith has held a Texas medical license since 2001. When we checked the Texas Medical Board's public records on Nov 10, 2026, the license was active with no disciplinary action on record.
What does a general surgeon do?
A general surgeon is a doctor trained to diagnose conditions and care for patients before, during and after surgery. They commonly operate on the abdominal organs and treat problems of the stomach, intestines, gallbladder and liver, as well as breast cancer, thyroid and adrenal conditions, blood vessel problems and traumatic injuries. Source: Cleveland Clinic: General Surgeon.
To make an appointment or check which insurance plans the practice accepts, call the office. The details are below.
Practice information
- Specialty
- General Surgeon
- Practice
- North Texas Surgical Oncology Associates
- Address
- 4001 W 15th St Ste 425, Plano, TX 75093
- Phone
- (972) 696-0030
- Texas license
- L2663, active when checked
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Practice details come from the NPI Registry and the Texas Medical Board (checked Nov 10, 2026). Please call the office to confirm before your visit.
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