Dr. Joel Smith, MD
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Dr. Joel Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Joel Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chula Vista, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Joel J Smith MD Inc.
San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Smith is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
3.4
| 5 Star | 58% | 58% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 37% | 37% |
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About Me
care philosophy
I work to provide centered care, focused on the functional recovery of each patient.biography
Dr. Smith is a native of San Diego, growing up in the Linda Vista region. After graduating from high school, he attended Occidental College in Los Angeles, and then went on the University of Minnesota for Medical School and residency training....read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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University Of Minnesota Medical School
Medical SchoolUniversity Of Mn Med School
Residency Hospital, 1997Research Fellowship Biomechanics Laboratory University Of Minnesota Minneapolis|sports Medicine Ulleval Hospital Oslo Norway
Fellowship Hospital, 1993
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCalifornia Orthopaedic Association, Member
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- 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 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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