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Joel Smith

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

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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 ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades 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