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Spencer Smith, D.O.

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I take pride in working with my patients to provide a treatment plan tailored specifically to their needs and get them back to an active lifestyle and doing the things that they enjoy.

Dr. Smith is board eligible by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and specializes in adult reconstruction.  Dr. Smith, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and he completed his undergraduate degree at Salisbury University in Maryland, where he played lacrosse, winning two NCAA national championships.  His medical degree is from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then continued at Philadelphia College of Medicine with a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, where he was chief resident and honored with the Academic Excellence Award.  Dr. Smith completed his fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Smith cares for most lower extremity conditions with a special interest in hip and knee replacement surgery. He also takes care of patients with failed or infected joint replacements. He was inspired to pursue a career in orthopedics, focusing on joint replacements after seeing the dramatic improvement in patients’ quality of life from both conservative and surgical treatments.

Dr. Smith is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO).

Dr. Smith has published several articles for various peer reviewed journals. He has received awards for his research from both the AOAO and the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE).

Dr. Smith believes in a patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. He believes in listening to each patient’s unique needs and goals to formulate an individualistic treatment plan for them.

He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and the Pittsburgh Steelers in his spare time.

Testimonials

Dr. Smith has an easy bedside manner, relates well, and explains the x-rays and the need for ongoing physical therapy. I feel cared for and well-informed with him.

Jeffrey H.

Dr. Smith is an outstanding physician with great clinical acumen & and fantastic bedside manners. He is very thoughtful and thorough in his approach to patients. He explains to his patients their clinical condition and his treatment approach in simple, clear terms. He is very caring and compassionate. I am a retired physician. I would highly recommend him!

Srinath B.

(Updated July 14, 2022): I am now three months post hip replacement, and I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Spencer Smith. As a person, he is a kind a respectful man. As a surgeon, he is kind, knowledgeable, a gentle soul, and does excellent work. I couldn’t be happier with my surgery, recovery, new hip, and Dr. Spencer Smith!!! (Original Post): Just my initial appointment with Dr. Smith, but I couldn’t be happier. He has a great bedside manner and is a pleasure to speak with.

Deborah B.

Very friendly staff. Dr. Smith is a great doctor. he has given me a chance to go back to living a normal life with my knee. The staff does a really good job of taking care of you.

David N.

Dr. Spencer took time with me, which showed me that he cares about his patients. He was very friendly, kind, and informative! Just from one visit, I feel a level of trust in him for my upcoming knee replacement surgery!

Teresa D.

Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable. Helped me with a torn meniscus and Baker’s Cyst knee. Steroid shot. So far…so good. One week. Thanks, Doc.

Alicia R.

Credentials

  • Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Adult Reconstruction
  • Residency, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Medical Degree, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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