Dr. Jeffrey Smith is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Traumatologist with over 10 years of experience in the care of the polytraumatized patient. He completed his Orthopaedic residency training and co… Read more ›
What an amazing Doctor, I was crashed on my right side at a leisurely bike ride broke right arm and dislocated right shoulder, terrible facial road rashes I looked like a Halloween character truly painful). In minutes from healthy to a mess. Dr Smith was very compassionate even in my hospital bed, after next day major surge…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL | Doctorate | Doctor of Medicine, | 1990 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic | Orthopaedic Surgery | 1995 |
| Fellowship - University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic | Orthopaedic Trauma | 1997 |
| Fellowship - University of Toronto - Sunnybrook Health Science Center | Orthopaedic Trauma & Joint Reconstructive Surgery | 1996 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery | 1999 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Trauma Association | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Active | Present |
| Western Orthopaedic Association | American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Active | Present |
| California Orthopaedic Association | San Diego Orthopaedic Society; American College of Surgeons Active | Present |
| California Medical Association | San Diego County Medical Society Active | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AAOS Achievement Award | AAOS | 2019 |
| Top Doctors | Top Doctors | 2019 |
| The Best Doctors in America | The Best Doctors in America | 2001-16 |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Years In Practice: 28 (started in 1997)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Smith specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“Compassionate Doctor”
What an amazing Doctor, I was crashed on my right side at a leisurely bike ride broke right arm and dislocated right shoulder, terrible facial road rashes I looked like a Halloween character truly painful). In minutes from healthy to a mess. Dr Smith was very compassionate even in my hospital bed, after next day major surgery with a plate and 8 big screws he truly cared about my recovery. In 3 months with a great physical therapy combination i was healing very nicely, 1year later fully recoverd.
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“He is a great doctor.”
lots of experience with good care to patients.
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“Better than NEW”
Dr. Smith was attentive, reassuring and thorough. He and his staff could not of performed better. I would recommend him to ANYONE in a heartbeat!
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“A Good but Busy Doctor”
Overall my experience with doctor Smith was very smooth. There were a few times where getting a hold of him or his assistant was pretty hard but as far as treatment and my recovery i was very pleased
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“repair of lower leg saved”
Thanks to dr.Jeffrey Smith my life has changed , my leg was in a previus motorcycle accident i returned to work for a year and broke it at work same leg i was told it was going to be amputated my moral whent low,after he operated and reconstructed my life has changed including my wife were so thankful and amazed the job he did,i owed my life to him,now i am able to do all normall things that i used to do most important i have my leg will be allways thankfull for the amazing work on my leg.
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“A saving grace!”
I broke my leg and really thought my leg would be ruined for the rest of my life but Dr. Smith's expertise and knowledge saved me. I am so grateful for him!
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“Absolutely Fabulous”
Dr. Smith has been encouraging and reassuring from day 1. I put my trust in his hands and was not disappointed.
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“Great experience after sever trauma”
I suffered a fall of about 80 feet down a cliff. I had many broken bones. Dr. Smith specifically help with the fracture in my left tibia. He explained what was going, what the surgery was going to be and what the rehab would be. He was very attentive, shared much knowledge and answered all my questions completely. I trust Dr. Smith's judgement and knowledge implicitly,.
Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists - 3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
“Dr.Smith Saved my foot”
My foot was dislocated, and fractured my ankle. He's an amazing surgeon!! Awesome work, and treated well. Such a traumatic experience, with the best outcome. Top notch care and surgeon!
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Due to our advanced expertise in fractures (broken bones) and our focus on emergency care, the majority of our services are out-of-network. We will work with most insurances to maximize your benefits and leave you the lowest possible out-of-network personal costs for this high-end musculoskeletal care.
Comment - “ Compassionate Doctor ”
What an amazing Doctor, I was crashed on my right side at a leisurely bike ride broke right arm and dislocated right shoulder, terrible facial road rashes I looked like a Halloween character truly painful). In minutes from healthy to a mess. Dr Smith was very compassionate even in my hospital bed, after next day major surgery with a plate and 8 big screws he truly cared about my recovery. In 3 months with a great physical therapy combination i was healing very nicely, 1year later fully recoverd.