Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is an orthopedic trauma surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Orthopedic Medical Group
Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Smith is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
4.6
| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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About Me
care philosophy
My mission is to provide high quality, patient focused care to trauma and fracture patients with compassion from time of injury to point of maximum post-injury function. I emphasize specialty care and aim to serve my patients above the community...read morebiography
I am an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (Orthopaedic Traumatologist) who also assists other surgeons in developing the critical skills needed to create a highly successful lifestyle-friendly practice which is physically, mentally and emotionally sustainable.Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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University Tenn-campbell Clin|university Toronto/sunnybrook Health Sci Center
Fellowship HospitalCampbell Clinic / University Of Tennessee
Residency HospitalRush Medical College
Medical SchoolBaptist Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1991
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCalifornia Orthopaedic Association, Member
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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