The Dr. that I had for over 20 years retired, and his office was taken over by Mary Washington Healthcare. The new group could not or would not make me an appointment, so I had to search for a new gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy. That search led me to Dr. Renick Smith, MD. who was friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. He explained the procedure and set up the appointment. I am pleased to say the staff at the Surgi-center on Dixon Street were welcoming and reduced my anxiety. Everyone was wonderful. I have never met so many people happy to be working together and to be helping patients get the quality care they need. I would highly recommend both Dr. Smith and the Surgi-Center. read more

STAY AWAY..WHY DO YOU THINK HES RATINGS ARE ALL 3 OR 2 STARS? They lies. To Medicare that I had aofficevisit...ihad canceled it 4 times still got billed..I have proof ..if you r dr lied and said he talked to me and got the reason for appt wrong but after telli.ng the genius my situation..he said hold on for 4 months in my discomfort and we'd do a colostomy in 4 months because he's backed up 400 colonistomy...we do the procedure then discuss meditication..iwent to a good gasto 5 days later gotrx and samples and she called 2times see how I was feeling.i don't know,seen Smith or spoke to him..you very been warned...STA Y AWAY FROM HIM..TOTAL BS DISHONESTY.... read more

My husband and I have been a patient of Dr. Smiths for years. He's been very patient and kind. His knowledge is remarkable and he explains things in such a way a lay person can understand. His nurse, Laurie is also very knowledgeable about procedures dos and don'ts and has answered many questions making us feel more prepared as far as what to expect and regarding pre-opt, what to wear, where to go and so on. Currently my husband needs an endoscopy to rule out bleeding and his office was quick to address it and make an appointment at our convenience. I cannot imagine changing doctors at this stage of the game. He and his staff always make us feel at ease and comfortable. read more

Had a colonoscopy by Dr Smith. Initial appointment with Dr Jafre. Didnt lay eyes on dr Smith until day of procedure. A man came in looking through my file. I asked him who he was - he said Dr Smith. After the procedure he told me to get the script filled 2 things he found and I would hear more in 2 weeks. then gone. Dr Smith spent a total of 3 minutes talking to me. He explained nothing. Told me to wait 2 weeks. I think I will have to go back to a GI doc - will get my records and go to another doc. Dr Smith does not seem to realize that he is providing a service and his patients are his customers. read more

My procedure time was changed twice, I waited over an hour while other patients were seen before me. I never met the doctor and was told 2 others were ahead of me for service. This would put me 3 hours behind my scheduled release. Horrible! I left without the procedure being done. My time is as important as his time. The conveyer belt method of colonoscopy does not work! read more

A family member is a patient of this practice. First visit they saw a NP that has since retired. Dr. Smith did a medical procedure on the patient and was short, abrupt and lacked any bedside manner in his explanation of what he observed during the procedure. He scheduled (according to the display board in the waiting room) several procedures for the same day and seemed to rush through explaining the findings of the procedure to the patient and family. Not a good feeling as this is the person you just trusted to do a very delicate procedure to your body! I call the office for information on the biopsy and to schedule a follow up appointment and was told MS. KRISTI GARCIA, NP would do the follow up appointment. KRISTI GARCIA, NP, was a total opposite from the first NP and Dr.Smith. She showed a genuine interest in the patients care. She ask questions and listened to the answers, she was aware of the history and why the patient was seeing a gastroenterologist and made the patient confident in the medical treatments ordered. MS. GARCIA HAS what most medical professionals (that have treated our family), lost along the way, a true compassion and we are here to help you attitude. They chose to be a Doctor or in the medical profession but have become robotic in their job. I would highly recommend MS. KRISTI GARCIA. read more

Dr Smith was loud and obnoxious, did not listen to the patient or family member. His behavior seemed abusive especially towards women. I would not trust the judgment of someone with so little emotional control. read more