Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Diego, CA and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from Rush Med Coll Of Rush Univ in 1990 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic fracture care, and more.Read his story
ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA & FRACTURE SPECIALISTS
3750 Convoy St Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-8031
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American National
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Best Life & Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
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Top Care Areas
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Hip Fracture
very high
more than 99% of peers
Fracture
very high
more than 99% of peers
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Smith's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Smith "I am an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (Orthopaedic Traumatologist) who also assists other surgeons in developing the critical skills needed to create a highly successful lifestyle-friendly practice which is physically, mentally and emotionally sustainable."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Smith "My mission is to provide high quality, patient focused care to trauma and fracture patients with compassion from time of injury to point of maximum post-injury function. I emphasize specialty care and aim to serve my patients above the community standard. A special emphasis is placed on education and patient participation in the recovery phase to empower each individual to achieve the best outcome possible"
3 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Fracture Care
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
56 Conditions Treated
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Avulsion Fracture
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chest Trauma
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Fracture of Acetabulum
- Complex Fractures
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Compound Fracture
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Extra-Articular Fracture
- Femur Fracture
- Flail Chest
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Injuries
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Hand Conditions
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Insufficiency Fracture
- Intra-Articular Fracture
- Joint Fracture
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Rib Fracture
- Scapular Fracture
- Scoliosis
- Simple Fractures
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sternum Fracture
- Stress Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia Fracture
- Upper Extremity Fracture
- Wrist Fracture
Less
28 Procedures
- Acetabulum Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Nonunion Surgery
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Ankle Fracture
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
- Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Synovial Biopsy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Friedrich Alexander UUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- Northwestern UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- Rush Med Coll Of Rush UnivMedical School | Graduated 1990
- Baptist Memorial HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- Campbell Clinic / Univ of TennesseeResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- U Tenn-Campbell ClinFellowship Hospital | Completed 1997
- U Toronto/Sunnybrook Hlth Sci CtrFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
- Institute of Professional Excellence in CoachingOther Education | Completed 2014
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Smith has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- German
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
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