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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He understood what I was talking about with my hip pain.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Amazing staff! Definitely recommend!
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Smathers is about the most personable doctor you'll find. Genuinely cares about his patients and making a correct diagnosis.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Quick, easy, painless procedure. He is kind, patient and very helpful.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Really friendly & explains things in detail.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Honest and comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Smathers is very thorough. I am impressed with his professionalism and his promptness. I definitely recommend others to him.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always takes time to evaluate and explain your condition and treatment options.
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.
He understood what I was talking about with my hip pain.
Amazing staff! Definitely recommend!
Dr Smathers is about the most personable doctor you'll find. Genuinely cares about his patients and making a correct diagnosis.
Great doctor
Quick, easy, painless procedure. He is kind, patient and very helpful.
Really friendly & explains things in detail.
Honest and comfortable.
Dr Smathers is very thorough. I am impressed with his professionalism and his promptness. I definitely recommend others to him.
Always takes time to evaluate and explain your condition and treatment options.
Amazing Dr 100/10 would recommend