Dr. Aaron Smathers is a board-certified sports medicine physician at Ortho Central. His special interests include non-operative orthopedic care for all ages, endurance sports performance and preparation, ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections, non-operative fracture care, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and concussion management.
Dr. Aaron Smathers is a board-certified sports medicine physician at Ortho Central. His special interests include non-operative orthopedic care for all ages, endurance sports performance and preparation, ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections, non-operative fracture care, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and concussion management.
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Dr. Smathers was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained my medical condition and treatment options in a way I could understand. I appreciate the time he took to answer my questions and not make me feel rushed.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Smathers did very good job explaining my procedure to where I understood. Additionally he was very open to questions before, during and after the procedure.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very informative . Working on plan for steroid shot before a cruise . Thankful for his support .
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional & caring!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I would refer my friends to Dr Smathers
He explained everything
I am very impressed with him
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Always a great experience . Very personable and caring .
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Smathers is wonderful.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Smathers was very impressive with excellent medical skills and charming interpersonal interaction. The staff seemed very happy in their work environment!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
They are very kind and explain and show everything they are about to do b4 doing it to make me feel relaxed. Even helped with with stuff other drs didnt. Ive give 10 stars iv I could
Dr. Aaron Smathers is a board-certified sports medicine physician at Ortho Central. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and chose to pursue sports medicine because as an athlete himself, he wants to help other athletes overcome the challenges associated with competition. Dr. Smathers said his patients can expect a well-rounded sports medicine physician prepared to take care of any and all active populations. The focus will always be to work together to achieve a patient’s goals, whether returning from injury or pushing their own personal limits.
His special interests include:
- Non-operative orthopedic care for all ages - Endurance sports performance and preparation - Ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections - Non-operative fracture care - Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections - Concussion management
In his free time, Dr. Smathers enjoys spending time with family, mountain and road biking, working on vintage cars and playing the guitar. Most people don’t know that Dr. Smathers used to play in a rock band.
Dr. Smathers was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained my medical condition and treatment options in a way I could understand. I appreciate the time he took to answer my questions and not make me feel rushed.
Dr. Smathers did very good job explaining my procedure to where I understood. Additionally he was very open to questions before, during and after the procedure.
Very informative . Working on plan for steroid shot before a cruise . Thankful for his support .
Very professional & caring!
I would refer my friends to Dr Smathers He explained everything I am very impressed with him
Always a great experience . Very personable and caring .
Dr Smathers is wonderful.
Dr. Smathers was very impressive with excellent medical skills and charming interpersonal interaction. The staff seemed very happy in their work environment!
They are very kind and explain and show everything they are about to do b4 doing it to make me feel relaxed. Even helped with with stuff other drs didnt. Ive give 10 stars iv I could
He was excellent. Exam thorough & listened to us.