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My experience was amazing! Both the Nurse Practitioner and Dr. Smith spent the time to explain my diagnosis, go through treatment plans, and walk through options. This has been my best experience at a doctor's office. I highly Show morerecommend.
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About Joel N. Smith, MD
Joel N. Smith, MD, is an expert board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Martin Orthopedics in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Cabot, Arkansas. He is a native Northwest Arkansas resident, specializing in orthopedic surgery, particularly in sports medicine.
Dr. Smith received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City. During his chief year in residency, he was awarded Outstanding Specialty Resident of the Year by the OU Trauma Center. Dr. Smith continued his training with a sports medicine fellowship at Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, where he worked with team physicians for the USA Alpine Ski team and other athletes during training events.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Smith enjoys improving the quality of life of each of his patients by utilizing non-surgical and surgical approaches to help them exceed their health and fitness goals.
Dr. Smith has expertise in arthroscopic surgery for the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle, including total and partial replacement of the knee and shoulder, as well as reverse total shoulder replacement. He was acknowledged by AY Magazine as one of Central Arkansas’ Best of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons.
In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three children. He is an avid golfer and loves baseball, basketball, and football.
He welcomes everyone to Martin Orthopedics and looks forward to helping them improve musculoskeletal function.
Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel
Foot & Ankle Care
Fractures
Hand Pain
Hip Pain
Hip Replacement
Joint Replacement
Knee Pain
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Tear
Orthopedic Surgery
PRP
Physical Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger
Locations (3)
Martin Orthopedics
5320 W Markham Dr
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Martin Orthopedics
205 Westport Dr
Suite 1
Cabot, AR, 72023
Martin Orthopedics
2504 McCain Blvd
Suite 101
North Little Rock, AR, 72116
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NPI Number
1770622441
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
My experience was amazing! Both the Nurse Practitioner and Dr. Smith spent the time to explain my diagnosis, go through treatment plans, and walk through options. This has been my best experience at a doctor's office. I highly recommend.
Always courteous. Explains all procedures. Answers all questions.
very happy
Dr. Smith is quick and efficient and I always feel comfortable.
went well
Every aspect of the visit out
Knee replacement surgery went well
Dr. Smith is always very knowledgeable, explaining so I can understand, very friendly, gives the time needed, answers all questions, his nurse is wonderful also. I would highly recommend him for all knee, hand, hip, foot, shoulder, etc...issues.,
This has been the best experience in knee replacement I have had---which is the second replacement by Dr. Joel Smith. His staff is so professional and they never forget to return a call. The care and facility at Arkansas Surgical Hospital was beyond good. It was great! The nursing staff was truly at your beck and call. I highly recommend Dr. Smith and the surgical team at Martin Orthopedics. Dinah McCord
Very friendly staff. Great communication prior to and during appointment. Highly recommended!!
Dr Smith always explains everything in detail and and in a manner that can be understood very easily. A very competent and caring doctor. Highly reccomended.
Always good. Making sure I am taken care of. They truly care about their patients.
Best Dictir ever. You can barely see my scares. I will never use anyone else. He did both knees and waiting for his next. Tim Clement
Awesome
The staff was very nice and Dr. Smith was awesome
Dr. Smith, Is direct, but extremely professional, best things since canned beer and sliced bread.
Office visits are like coming to see relatives. Dr. Smith has been taking care of me and my wife for many years. My physical therapist asked me what was my success in healing so fast. I told him it started with a good surgeon!
Appoint was on time . They answered several of my questions and made several that will help me. Thanks
My experience went really well. No long wait time. Staff was very friendly and well attentive.
Dr.Smith and the staff are the Best!!!!
This was my first visit. Short wait time, Dr. Smith and all members of his staff were respectful, patient, and explained everything, all my concerns/questions were discussed and answered. My Mom recommended Dr. Smith and I would recommend him also.
Dr. Smith is extremely kind and takes time to understand and help his patients!
Dr. Smith is thorough, patient, and takes time to explain his evaluations and options for treatments if they are needed.
Dr Smith has been my ortho doctor for some time. He fixed my torn rotator cuff and did my knee replacement. I am always comfortable around him and trust in his recommendations. He is top notch.
Dr. Smith and Staff are always the very best.
I had a very pleasant experience by a helpful professional.
Blake and Dr. Smith are always attentive to my concerns. Each time I am there I feel I have received the best care possible.
Had carpal tunnel surgery in June , completely pleased with the care and professionalism of the entire staff.
Overall experience was very good as always. Receptionist very nice, nurses very helpful and Dr Smith was very nice and easy with me.
Dr Smith is so personable and helpful. He has helped relieve my pain through surgery and my husband's pain with injections. He also helped us by suggesting physical therapy options. Thank you Dr Smith!