Dr. Myron W Smith M.D.
Orthopedist
129 Mcdowell St Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Myron Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Asheville, NC. 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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