

Orthopaedics
Joel Smith, M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Smith is a native Arkansan who grew up in Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Smith received his bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2006. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in OK in 2011. During his chief year in residency, he was awarded the Outstanding Specialty Resident of the Year by the OU Trauma Center. He continued his
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2006
- Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (Orthopedic Surgery, 2011)
- Fellowship: Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Sports Medicine)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
OsteoarthritisArthroscopic SurgerySports InjuriesMeniscus TearsShoulder SurgeryKnee SurgeryJoint Injections
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
- Baptist Health Fort Smith
Experience
20+ years in practice