Dr. Tony Smitherman
Orthopaedic Surgery
4642 N Loop 289 Suite 101 Lubbock TX, 79416About
Tony Bryan Smitherman, MD, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at the Center for Orthopedic Surgery at Northstar Professional Center in Lubbock, TX, which he joined in 1997. Furthermore, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and has hospital privileges at Northstar Surgical Center, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital, and Grace Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Smitherman has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-two years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in shoulder surgery and total hip replacement surgery. He is also well-versed in the surgical treatment of torn meniscus, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff syndrome, pain, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, tennis elbow, and abnormal gait. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work.
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Bryan Smitherman, MD, is a Leading Shoulder Specialist & Total Joint Replacement Specialist in Lubbock, TX
Bryan Smitherman, MD, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at the Center for Orthopedic Surgery at Northstar Professional Center in Lubbock, TX, which he joined in 1997. Furthermore, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and has hospital privileges at Northstar Surgical Center, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital, and Grace Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Smitherman has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-two years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in shoulder surgery and total hip replacement surgery. He is also well-versed in the surgical treatment of torn meniscus, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff syndrome, pain, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, tennis elbow, and abnormal gait. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work.
Bryan Smitherman, MD, attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in Galveston, TX, and received his medical degree in 1992. He served his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, TX (1992-1997). In addition, Dr. Smitherman received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, and the Lubbock-Garza-Crosby County Medical Association. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a BS degree acquired at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (1988).
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