Dr. William James Smith MD
Orthopedist
29 Church St Lake Placid NY, 12946About
Dr. William Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lake Placid, NY. 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
Boston University School of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
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Practice At 29 Church St
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