Dr. Joel Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery  · Â
Male  · Â
Age 54
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Dr. Joel Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Diego, CA and has been practicing for 25 years. He graduated from University Of Mn Med Sch in 1991 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Medicaid of California
- Molina Healthcare
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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ACL Surgery
very high
more than 93% of peers
Knee Disorders
very high
more than 93% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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3 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Sports Medicine
1 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
94 Â Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Ligament Disorders
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprain
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Sternum Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
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49 Â Procedures
- Achilles Tenotomy
- ACL Surgery
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Replacement
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- 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
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Total Joint Replacement
- Trigger Point Injection
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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
- Occidental CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- University Of Mn Med SchMedical School | Graduated 1991
- Dartmouth General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed
- Fairview Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- Research Fellowship Biomechanics Laboratory University Of Minnesota MinneapolisFellowship Hospital | Completed 1993
- Sports Medicine Ulleval Hospital Oslo NorwayFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
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Dr. Smith accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CignaCigna PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicaid of CaliforniaMedi-Cal
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- TricareTriCare for Life
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