Dr. Matthew Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Smith graduated from Queen's University Medical School in Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1995.
Dr. Matthew Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Smith graduated from Queen's University Medical School in Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1995.
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1st time visit. Very empathetic. Very willing to explain everything.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
I was made to feel comfortable and kept informed by the entire staff. All my orthopedic needs were met instantly, including my worry of my recent fall on my artificial hip. Bravo.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent doctor with a great demeanor
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Didn’t see dr till 1 hr after my scheduled appointment
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Completed my nerve test and explained what was being done as well as my next steps
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very professional and nice
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Smith was very helpful and honest about everything. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to help me understand my situation.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Always a pleasure to see him !! Does an excellent job
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent. Would definitely recommend him
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent doctor. Knows his stuff. Great beside manor.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
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2 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905
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1 Kettle Point Ave #1 East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Matthew Smith is a Physician Leader with over 20 years of experience in health delivery systems with a background in performance measurement, health policy and interdisciplinary teams caring for populations of patients with orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Smith graduated from Queen's University Medical School in Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1995. After completing a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM & R) at Stanford University, Dr. Smith worked for three years in Occupational Medicine at Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center in California. During this time, Dr. Smith became a diplomate in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, completed the UCLA Acupuncture for Physicians Course and completed training in Osteopathic Medicine. In July of 2002, Dr. Smith returned to school at the University of Michigan to complete a fellowship in Spine and Sport Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. In 2016, Dr. Smith graduated from the Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership program at Brown University, further developing his skills as a physician leader.
Prior to joining University Orthopedics, Dr. Smith established East Greenwich Spine & Sport (EGSS) in 2003. Dr. Smith was the founding President of the Rhode Island Pain Society, and Division Chief of PM & R at Kent Hospital. He is also an active member of the Value Committee, Performance Measurement Committee and Payor Policy Review Committee of the North American Spine Society.
Clinical services Dr. Smith provides include the diagnosis and non-surgical management of acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorders, such as acute and repetitive injuries to the spine and extremities. He performs fluoroscopically guided back and neck injections including various epidural steroid injections, intraarticular joint injections, and radiofrequency neurotomy ablations to facet joints and the sacroiliac joint. Pressure-controlled, CT discography can be used for the evaluation of discogenic low back pain. Patients will benefit from Dr. Smith's background in rehabilitation, Osteopathy and electrodiagnostics as they are triaged to therapy, diagnostic/therapeutic injections or surgery.
Dr. Smith also offers consultative services as a regional expert in value-based healthcare reform and medicolegal issues involving disability or impairment of the neurological and orthopedic systems. Independent Medical Evaluations can be arranged through direct contact from legal representatives.
Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family, teaching Tai Chi Chuan, sailing and skiing.
1st time visit. Very empathetic. Very willing to explain everything.
I was made to feel comfortable and kept informed by the entire staff. All my orthopedic needs were met instantly, including my worry of my recent fall on my artificial hip. Bravo.
Excellent doctor with a great demeanor
Didn’t see dr till 1 hr after my scheduled appointment
Completed my nerve test and explained what was being done as well as my next steps
Very professional and nice
Dr. Smith was very helpful and honest about everything. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to help me understand my situation.
Always a pleasure to see him !! Does an excellent job
Excellent. Would definitely recommend him
Excellent doctor. Knows his stuff. Great beside manor.