Dr. Eric B Smith MD
Orthopedist
925 Chestnut St Fifth Floor Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Eric Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. 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
B.S., Lehigh University
M.D., Jefferson Medical College
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
- 2005 Chief Orthopaedic Resident of the Year
- 2002 Junior Orthopaedic Resident of the Year
Treatments
- Acl Injury, Osteonecrosis (avascular Necrosis), Bursitis And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Fellowship, Joint Replacement, Rothman Institute
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Assistant ProfessorThomas Jefferson University
- Board MemberSharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital
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