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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Excellent
Aug-2025
Dr. Smathers is incredibly friendly and takes time to explain things to his patients.
Jul-2025
Excellent physician! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate his staff and ease of service.
Jul-2025
Personable, knowledgeable and efficient.
Jul-2025
The only specialist I will continue to pay to see if the VA doesn't cover him.
Love his team too! Nikki and Aubree are rockstar!
Jul-2025
Friendly & fast appointment. Had no discomfort during my procedure.
Jul-2025
Very understanding
Jul-2025
Friendly, caring and informative.
Jul-2025
Great bedside manner and very easy to talk to.
Jul-2025
Dr. Smathers is wonderful! He’s very thorough, kind, and listens to your concerns.
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.
Excellent
Dr. Smathers is incredibly friendly and takes time to explain things to his patients.
Excellent physician! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate his staff and ease of service.
Personable, knowledgeable and efficient.
The only specialist I will continue to pay to see if the VA doesn't cover him. Love his team too! Nikki and Aubree are rockstar!
Friendly & fast appointment. Had no discomfort during my procedure.
Very understanding
Friendly, caring and informative.
Great bedside manner and very easy to talk to.
Dr. Smathers is wonderful! He’s very thorough, kind, and listens to your concerns.