Dr. Donald B Smith MD
Orthopedist
44 Circle St Franklin PA, 16323About
Dr. Donald Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Franklin, 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
Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1984
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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