Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
Indianapolis, Kokomo
Most recent review: Sep 12, 2025
Recent
4.8
610 Ratings
139 Comments
Dr. Brandon Smetana specializes in the treatment of all disorders of the upper extremity including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pathology in both adults and children. He is trained in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgical approaches, and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Brandon Smetana specializes in the treatment of all disorders of the upper extremity including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pathology in both adults and children. He is trained in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgical approaches, and microvascular surgery.
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He was very nice and helpful.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Informative through entire process
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Brandon gave me some solid advice and I really appreciate the facts
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very professional. He was very
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very pleasant and completely honest.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Dr. Smetana had a warm personality. Tried to help me find the worst of my pain and began there. We wait now to see if the shots were helpful.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Thanks nice meeting you I look forward to a full recovery.
(4 months ago)
Jun-2025
A+ service 🐕🦺
(5 months ago)
May-2025
Dr. Smetana is great! I am glad I was referred to him. :)
(5 months ago)
May-2025
Hello gets right to the point and gives you your options. I was seen immediately and the visit went smoothly
Dr. Brandon Smetana is a hand and upper extremity surgeon at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and has affiliations with both St. Vincent and Indiana University Hospitals. Dr. Smetana specializes in the treatment of all disorders of the upper extremity including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pathology in both adults and children. He is trained in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgical approaches, and microvascular surgery. He has particular interests in peripheral nerve surgery, arthritis surgery, shoulder surgery, trauma surgery, and upper extremity reconstruction utilizing nerve transfers and tendon transfers. Dr. Smetana adopts a personal approach to each patient, taking time to understand their unique circumstances, in order to develop a collaborative treatment plan that addresses their individual goals.
Dr. Smetana grew up in San Francisco, CA where he attended the French American International School, passing the French Baccalaureate examination with a Science Major and a Specialization in Mathematics Magna Cum Laude honors. He then earned a BA degree in Biology with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he was a Pauline and Irving Tanner Dean’s Scholar.
Dr. Smetana received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, graduating in the top 5% of his graduating class. He was a junior class inductee into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society and received numerous accolades including multiple named academic scholarships as well as the Mellinger Medical Student Research Scholarship.
Dr. Smetana then completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, where he was elected the Administrative Senior and Chief Resident. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, one of the most prestigious fellowships in the country. While in fellowship, he was the recipient of the Best Research Paper and Presentation Award at the The Mary S. Stern, Christine M. Kleinert, and Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Tri-State Annual Meeting.
Dr. Smetana is actively engaged in the education of the next generation of hand and upper extremity surgeons, focusing on mentorship at all levels of training including medical students, residents, and fellows, both locally throughout the state of Indiana and nationwide. In addition to publishing clinical and basic science research papers, Dr. Smetana has also contributed chapters for multiple textbooks. He is a reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He is a frequent presenter at national meetings and has recently traveled to Nicaragua as part of a pediatric hand surgery outreach project. Dr. Smetana is an active candidate member in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Smetana has also been recognized by the American Orhtopaedic Association as an Emerging Leader.
In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Smetana enjoys playing soccer, hiking the National Parks, watching Big Ten sports, and continuing to train as a classical pianist.
ASSOCIATIONS / PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member 2016 – Present American Association for Hand Surgery, Candidate Member 2016 – Present American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, Member 2016 – Present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Candidate Member 2011 – Present
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He was very nice and helpful.
Informative through entire process
Brandon gave me some solid advice and I really appreciate the facts
Very professional. He was very
Very pleasant and completely honest.
Dr. Smetana had a warm personality. Tried to help me find the worst of my pain and began there. We wait now to see if the shots were helpful.
Thanks nice meeting you I look forward to a full recovery.
A+ service 🐕🦺
Dr. Smetana is great! I am glad I was referred to him. :)
Hello gets right to the point and gives you your options. I was seen immediately and the visit went smoothly