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Dr. Joel J Smith MD

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma

4/5(25)
7910 Frost St Suite 200 San Diego CA, 92123
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About

Dr. Joel Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Smith specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Smith tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1991

University of Mn Med Sch 1991

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthritis And More

Fellowships

  • Ullevaal University Hospital, Sports Medicine    1998

Dr. Joel J Smith MD's Practice location

Practice At 7910 Frost St Suite 200

7910 Frost St Suite 200 -
San Diego, CA 92123
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Dr. Joel J Smith MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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