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What's included in a Background Report?
Disciplinary Actions
- State Sanctions
- Federal Sanctions
- Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary actions are actions taken to punish or restrict physicians who have demonstrated professional misconduct. HealthGrades reports state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous 5 years except when a physician's license has been revoked or surrendered.
Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state will often move to another state where they may have a clean record. Since HealthGrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, you'll know if a physician has an action in more than one state.
Board Certification- Is your physician board certified?
- In what specialties is your physician certified to practice?
Certification lets you know that a physician has gone above and beyond what medical licensure requires, receiving additional training and examination to be certified in a particular specialty.
A physician who is not board certified may still be an excellent physician. Some physicians choose not to apply for certification. If you are considering a doctor who is not board certified, it may be important to know why he or she is not certified.
Certification lets you know that a physician has successfully completed an accredited educational program, passed several evaluations, and possesses the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to provide care in the certified specialty. Once certified, physicians must attend continuing medical education programs throughout their careers in order to remain certified.
Awards & Recognitions- HealthGrades Five-Star and Recognized Physicians
- Bridges to Excellence® Recognitions
- Physician Reported Awards & Recognitions
- Memberships & Interests
- Publications & Media Appearances
To ensure that you receive the best possible care, be sure to use quality information, take an active role in making decisions about your care, and look for physicians who meet quality standards of excellence.
WatchDog Notifications‡- Newly Reported Professional Misconduct (Malpractice or Sanctions)
- New Patient Ratings
- New Certifications or Recognitions
- Office Changes or Procedures Offered
- ...and much more
After you carefully select your physician based on good quality measures, stay up-to-date on your physician's information. With WatchDog, HealthGrades notifies you immediately via email alerts when any of your doctor's information changes.
‡ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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When you order a physician quality report here, you will begin your free trial membership in HealthGrades Watchdog Email Notifications. If you don't cancel your membership within the 14-day trial period, you will be billed $9.95 for each month that you continue your membership. You may cancel your trial membership any time within 14 days of enrollment without charge.
Bridges to Excellence
Asthma Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with asthma and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Asthma Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with asthma and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Asthma Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Bridges to Excellence ® Medical Home
A medical home provides patients with access to quality health care from doctors who practice evidence-based guidelines; use appropriate health information technology; and demonstrate the use of "best practices" while being accountable for the quality and value of care. The BTE Medical Home program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating that they have adopted really good systems and processes of care, and are using those systems to deliver positive results in the management of their patients - in particular patients with chronic conditions. BTE Medical Home designation is achieved through a combination of BTE's Care Recognition and Physician Office Recognition programs.
BTE Medical Home recognition is a combination of BTE's existing programs:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
A medical home provides patients with access to quality health care from doctors who practice evidence-based guidelines; use appropriate health information technology; and demonstrate the use of "best practices" while being accountable for the quality and value of care. The BTE Medical Home program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating that they have adopted really good systems and processes of care, and are using those systems to deliver positive results in the management of their patients - in particular patients with chronic conditions. BTE Medical Home designation is achieved through a combination of BTE's Care Recognition and Physician Office Recognition programs.
BTE Medical Home recognition is a combination of BTE's existing programs:
- Good Systems and Processes - means that the physician has achieved Level II or III recognition in the BTE Physician Office Recognition program, which demonstrates that the physician is collecting and using information to manage patient care, and the physician uses electronic systems to promote patient safety.
- Good Outcomes - means that the physician has achieved Level 2 or 3 recognition in any two BTE condition-specific programs, which demonstrates that the physician is improving delivery of care and is measuring and reporting clinical performance.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Coronary Artery Disease
Clinicians who treat patients with coronary artery disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Coronary Artery Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with coronary artery disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Coronary Artery Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Cardiac Care Recognition
The Cardiac Care Recognition (CCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for cardiac patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality cardiac care. For Cardiac Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the performance assessment organizations, include:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Cardiac Care Recognition (CCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for cardiac patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality cardiac care. For Cardiac Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the performance assessment organizations, include:
- Blood pressure control
- Complete lipid profile
- Cholesterol control
- Use of aspirin or another antithrombotic
- Smoking status and cessation advice and treatment
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
CHF Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with congestive heart failure and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Congestive Heart Failure Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with congestive heart failure and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Congestive Heart Failure Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
COPD Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Diabetes Care Recognition
The Diabetes Care Recognition (DCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for diabetics by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality diabetes care. For Diabetes Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with diabetes.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the performance assessment organizations, include:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Diabetes Care Recognition (DCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for diabetics by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality diabetes care. For Diabetes Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with diabetes.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the performance assessment organizations, include:
- HbA1c control
- Blood pressure control
- Eye exam
- Smoking status and cessation advice or treatment
- Complete lipid profile
- Cholesterol control
- Nephropathy assessment
- Foot exam
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Hypertension Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with essential hypertension and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Hypertension Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with essential hypertension and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Hypertension Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Physician Office Recognition
The Physician Office Recognition (POR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the effective use of health information technology solutions to promote the delivery of high quality care.
For Physician Office Recognition, physician practices must meet standards associated with comprehensive systems in three critical and overlapping areas:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Physician Office Recognition (POR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the effective use of health information technology solutions to promote the delivery of high quality care.
For Physician Office Recognition, physician practices must meet standards associated with comprehensive systems in three critical and overlapping areas:
- Clinical Information Systems / Evidence-Based Medicine - Using information to track patients' treatments, follow up on tests, check medications, and research standards of care.
- Patient Education and Support - Using resources and referrals to measure and improve quality and to help patients manage their own health.
- Care Management - Actively helping patients with chronic conditions or very complex problems to maximize their health and prevent hospitalization.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Spine Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic low back pain and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Spine Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic low back pain and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Spine Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Dr. Harvey Smires practices orthopedic surgery in Jamesburg, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey.
Dr. Smires graduated with an
MD 27 years ago.
11 Centre Drive
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Physician Website
Address & Contact Information:
Forsgate Office11 Centre Drive
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Specialties:
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Orthopedic SurgeryBoard Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic surgery deals with problems of the spine and the extremities. An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats patients whose musculoskeletal problems include arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities. He or she also works with patients who have traumatic and overuse injuries. Using both surgical and non-surgical means, the orthopedic surgeon will treat injuries and degenerative problems of the spine and extremities, such as hands, feet, knees, shoulders and elbows.
Years Since Graduation:
27Age:
52Gender:
MaleLanguage Support:
- Spanish
Language Support
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In Princeton, NJ, Dr. Smires is
4th in number of searches
of 14 orthopedic surgeons on HealthGrades.com
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Princeton Orthopedic Associates and Sports Medicine
325 Princeton Avenue
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Phone Number: (609) 924-8131
325 Princeton Avenue
Princeton, NJ, 08540
Phone Number: (609) 924-8131
Please note that a referral from your Primary Care Physician may be necessary if you are a new patient. The physician's office will let you know if a referral is necessary.
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Awards & Recognition Awards & Recognition for Dr. Harvey Smires, MD
What are HealthGrades Five-Star and Recognized Doctors?
HealthGrades Five-Star Doctors Are:
- Affiliated with a hospital rated highly by HealthGrades
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors Are:
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Five-Star Doctor
- Dr. Harvey Smires is a HealthGrades Five-Star Doctor at:
- Saint Peter's University Hospital in Hip and Knee Surgery
- University Medical Center at Princeton in Hip and Knee Surgery
Education Education & Training
Medical School :
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY, USA
Graduated: 1983
New York, NY, USA
Graduated: 1983
Background Check Sanctions
No Sanctions Found Learn more
HealthGrades has found no sanction history for Dr. Smires for the last 5 years.
HealthGrades has found no sanction history for Dr. Smires for the last 5 years.
Malpractice
No Malpractice Found Learn moree
HealthGrades has found no malpractice history for Dr. Smires for the last 5 years.
HealthGrades has found no malpractice history for Dr. Smires for the last 5 years.
Hospital Ratings Affiliated Hospitals for Dr. Harvey Smires, MD
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1 Hamilton Health Place,
Hamilton, NJ (Map) |
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254 Easton Avenue,
New Brunswick, NJ (Map) |
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