Dr. Wade Smith, MD
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Dr. Wade Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Wade Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Englewood, CO. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA HealthONE Swedish and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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HCA HealthONE Mountain Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons
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Dr. Smith is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish Englewood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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- 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
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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My practice consists of 95% Orthopaedic Trauma. My primary clinical focus centers on the Orthopaedic care of the multiply injured patient, unstable pelvic fractures, acetabular fractures, nonunions, infection and periarticular fracture management.biography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Wade Smith, M.D. received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1990. Dr....read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Pittsburg Pa
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Pittsburg Pa
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Pittsburg Pa
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Learn more about medical license public record check"Utilization of Analgesics in the MultiCenter Sudy of Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Anemia; Effect of Sex, Age, and Geographical Location", 2010 Augus
"Replantation Versus Revision of Amputated Fingers in Patients Aire-Transported to a Level 1Trauma Center", 2010
"A Proposed New System of Coding and Injury Classification for Arteries in the Trunk and Extremities", 2010
"The Application of the Axial View Projection of the S1 Pedicel for Sacroiliac Screw", 2010 July
"Disclosure and Reporting of Surgical Complications: A Double-Edged Sword?", 6/30/10
"Acute Morbidity and Complications of Thigh Compartment Syndrome: A Report of 26 Cases", 2010
"Wrong-Site and Wrong-Patient Procedures in the Universal Protocal Era", 2010
"Traction Table-Related Complications in Orthopaedic Surgery", 2010
"Sub-Mascular Plating of the Humerus: An Emerging Technique", 6/4/10
"Stress Radiograph to Detect True Extent of Symphyseal Disruption in Presumed Anteroposterior Compression Type I Pelvic Injuries", 2010 Octob
"Safety and Efficacy of Conversion from External Fixation to Plate Fixation in Humeral Shaft Fractures", 2010 July
Patrick Laing Traveling Fellowship Award, University of Pittsburgh, 1995
Best Doctors in America, 2009-2010
Howard Rosen Table Instructor Award, " Advanced Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management" AO North America, 2009
Honorary Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sante Fe Hospital, Bogota, Columbia, 2006
Denver Health CEO Recognition Award: "For Pushing the Envelope", 2007
AOAA AO Alumni Association Capitulo Colombiano: Recognition Award for Service and Teaching, 2003
Best Doctors in America, 2005 - 200
Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
Colorado Patient Safety Coalition Special Award: "Wrong-Site and Wrong-Patient Procedures in the Universal Protocol Era, 2010
Top Othropaedic Surgeon in Denver: 5280 Magazine, 2008
Honorary Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Sciences and Health Hospital, San Jose, Mexico, 2006
Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical School Honor Society, 1989
Adriano Essay Award, "Biochemical Induction of Fracture Healing", 1988
The Earnest E Moore, M.D., Trauma Award, Denver Health Medical Center, 1999
Outstanding Clinical Teacher: Selected by UCHSC School of Medicine, Class of 2
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 63
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
67%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% lower than the national average
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