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Mark G. Smith, M.D.
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Louisville, KY
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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5.0
536 Ratings
270 Comments
Dr. Mark G. Smith, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in shoulder surgeries, joint replacement, knee ligament and cartilage surgery, and sports medicine. He joined Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 1993 and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville since 1994. Recognized as “Top Doc” by Louisville Magazine and Sports Medicine Person of the Year by the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society, Dr. Smith has served as team physician for various sports teams.
5.0
536 Ratings
270 Comments
Dr. Mark G. Smith, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in shoulder surgeries, joint replacement, knee ligament and cartilage surgery, and sports medicine. He joined Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 1993 and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville since 1994. Recognized as “Top Doc” by Louisville Magazine and Sports Medicine Person of the Year by the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society, Dr. Smith has served as team physician for various sports teams.
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Eastpoint Office
13151 Magisterial Drive
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223
South End Office
5120 Dixie Hwy
Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40216
Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40216
Dr. Mark G. Smith, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializes in arthroscopic and open shoulder surgeries, total joint replacement of the shoulder and knee, knee ligament and cartilage surgery, and sports medicine. Joining Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 1993, he has also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1994. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Smith has lectured extensively across the United States on upper and lower extremity injuries. His accolades include being named the Sports Medicine Person of the Year by the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society and “Top Doc” in Orthopaedics by Louisville Magazine. He has provided medical care as a team physician for the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, the Louisville Bats, and multiple area high schools. Dr. Smith is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Kentucky Orthopaedic Society.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Centre College, his medical degree from the University of Louisville, and completed his orthopedic residency and surgical internship at the University of Louisville. He furthered his expertise with a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama.
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Dr Smith was simply amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional. He handled my 13 year old with such great care. I would highly recommend!
Dr. SMITH gets the job done! One of the best doctors in the country.
A very caring doctor who takes the time to listen to you. I have been very pleased with my results and in my opinion think he is an excellent doctor.
DR. SMITH IS AWESOME. KIND,KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND ACTUALLY HEARS WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY.HE UNDERSTANDS AN ATHLETE OF ANY AGE STILL WANTS TO BE COMPETITIVE AND TRYS TO KEEP THEM IN THE GAME.
Hard to get on to see my friend who has performed multiple surgeries over 20 years from my many sports activities. I was able to see him at the office furthest from my house and I made the trip gladly and as always his expertise in diagnosing my newest ailment from a surgery he performed 20 years ago has been spot on. I have not hesitated to recommend Mark Smith to anyone needing Orthopedic assistance AND maybe my referrals are the reason he is so busy 😁.
Dr smith is a superb doctor and his bedside manners are great. He takes the time to listen and answer any and all questions!
He is such an amazing man and doctor, I see him more as family who keeps me going than a doctor. Truly a great man who cares
Dr. Smith is very attentive. He listened, answered my questions, and gave me his medical advice.
Very caring Dr., and professional. He was able to solve my problem.
Great care