Dr. Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS
Orthopedist
3750 Convoy St Ste 201 San Diego CA, 92111About
Dr. Jeffrey 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Fellowships
- University Of Tennessee Health Science Center 1997
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