Dr. Dean W. Smith

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Dean W. Smith, MD

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Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
Endoscopic/Arthroscopic Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Trauma, Hand Reconstruction, Arthritis, Fracture Management, Tendon/Nerve Disorders
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
General
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Missouri, Columbia, 1995

Fellowship
University of Florida College of Medicine, 2001

Medical School
University of New Mexico Health Science Center, 2000

Internship
University of New Mexico Health Science Center, 1996

Dr. Dean W. Smith is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He has clinical interests in minimally invasive hand surgery, endoscopic and arthroscopic upper extremity surgery, hand trauma, hand reconstruction, arthritis, fracture management, tendon and nerve disorders. He is also certified in Surgery of the Hand, the highest certification for hand surgery from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Smith has earned a reputation for delivering excellent care in the overall management of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, arm and shoulder for patients of all ages, and has been practicing in Houston’s Texas Medical Center since 2001. He has been recognized as one of Houston’s Top Doctors by H Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, and Vitals.com’s Patients’ Choice Award. Patients are referred to him for evaluation and treatment from all over the southwestern United States.

Dr. Smith graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Medicine after receiving a B.A. in Education and Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency and internship in orthopedic surgery at the University of New Mexico. He went on to obtain fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Florida.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Dr. Smith is committed to continuing education and the advancement of hand surgery through ongoing research and peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Societies.

60 Patient Review(s) / 280 Surveys

06/17/20
I would have liked to know more about the surgery and restrictions following surgery. It did not occur to me, at the time, to ask, so it would be good if the physician would ask if the patient has any questions regarding surgery.
06/17/20
*Dr. Smith took time and fully explained the issues and procedures.
06/16/20
very accommodating
06/16/20
Dr. Smith is fantastic. very smart, personable and explains diagnosis and options well. He seems very caring.
06/16/20
Nancy was very professional and personable.
06/12/20
I appreciate the conservative approach to the treatment plan. Rather than excessive testing!! He recommended a [...] shot to calm the joint, and then a follow up as needed. That shot has been very effective.
06/12/20
Excellent care & communication.
06/11/20
They were very efficient.
06/11/20
Very Quick
06/11/20
Very professional
06/10/20
good.
06/04/20
excellent explanations by both the nurse and doctor.
05/20/20
I love that Dr. Smith explained all the treatment options well and let me make the choice.
05/12/20
Dr. Smith is a great orthopedic surgeon
05/09/20
very professional service
05/09/20
wait time was very short
05/09/20
best nurse ever
04/30/20
very good
04/30/20
Everyone was friendly, good experience.
04/28/20
I was very pleased with the overall phone call with Dr. Smith. He was knowledgeable and gave me information about my problem.
04/13/20
Dr. Norman Berkman was able to get with his son and help get me in to be seen during this difficulty time.
04/13/20
Everyone from the screening desk to the nurse's very helpful! and pleasant!
04/10/20
great experience, treatment plan explained in details.
04/03/20
Ended up doing appointment online.
04/03/20
Asked nurse a few questions on the phone and received timely feedback.
04/01/20
Just a great staff!
03/30/20
I have no problems with nothing. All is good.
03/30/20
Very good. Actually I supposed to have a surgery and for God knows what reason it was not needed.
03/30/20
Actually they saw me ahead of schedule.
03/30/20
*Dr. Smith is wonderful caring and soft touch very professional. I was very happy to have him as my doctor.
03/30/20
Everything was excellent.
03/30/20
Very easy.
03/30/20
*Dr. Smith had great bedside manner & follow up.
03/30/20
Waited less than 5 minutes.
03/30/20
Very helpful & detail oriented.
03/30/20
Would use them again.
03/20/20
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Dean Smith and his team.
03/13/20
Receptionist always very pleasant.
03/12/20
*Dr. Smith is caring & involves the patient with decisions regarding care options. I am thankful to be able to have such a great doctor for a [...] [...] [...] [...].
03/12/20
*Dr. Smith's assistant is extremely personable & professional. She is very empathetic & puts you at ease.
02/21/20
Answered all my questions and kept me comfortable.
02/20/20
Always receive professional care
02/19/20
*Dr. Smith has taken much care & time with me.
02/17/20
good.
02/07/20
Great.
02/03/20
I highly recommend Dr. Smith.
01/30/20
I was very impressed with your clinic and everybody I interacted with while there.
01/22/20
Dr. Dean Smith is the Best. I tell everyone I know how great he is.
01/21/20
One regret - after I was back home, I realized that I really wish I'd been able to view the x-rays taken of my hand.
01/16/20
fantastic.
01/13/20
I was expecting an easy fix. was rather shocked at the diagnosis, wish I had asked to see the x-ray.
01/10/20
I had been to three other hand specialists to discuss my situation. Dr. Smith gave the best explanation for his belief of the problem. He explained diagnostic procedures and answered all of my questions. He did not make me feel rushed. He made me feel that he really cared.
12/31/19
Dr. Smith is excellent! I was very honored to be one of his patients for [...] surgery. I did forget to ask him what to do about the osteoarthritis on all of my other fingers on both hands, not sure that [...] [...] for all of them would be practical or realistic.
12/27/19
Dr. Smith answered my questions well.
12/26/19
Everything was handled very well.
12/18/19
Dr. Smith was amazing and was recommended by my physician in [...]. I have a very complex case and he seemed very confident and straight forward and kind. Very impressed!
12/06/19
Dr. Smith was friendly explained options and well satisfied with his care.
12/04/19
Good.
11/26/19
*Dr. Smith did an incredible job explaining everything to me & my [...], & answering all of our questions. Very patient, full of wisdom & very honest.
11/07/19
I have recommended Dr. Smith to several people already
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