Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Advanced Arthroscopy, Reconstructive Surgery
Honolulu, Waipahu, Kahului
4.9
128 Ratings
60 Comments
Dr. Sydney Smith treats a variety of orthopedic problems but specializes in the treatment of injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle using both traditional and arthroscopic techniques.
Dr. Sydney Smith treats a variety of orthopedic problems but specializes in the treatment of injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle using both traditional and arthroscopic techniques.
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Very comfortable to talk with his front desk as well as himself!!!
Nov-2019
Precise diagnosis - listened to my problem and quickly zeroed in on the match between symptoms and what he saw of the MRI. Suggested a simple shot vs anything radical. Was done in less that 1/2 hr!
Nov-2019
He’s the man
Nov-2019
Explains alternatives and provides solutions to your concerns empathetic in his approach to treatments
Nov-2019
Very low key, humerous, nice bedside manner.
Oct-2019
THE BEST
Oct-2019
He listens, does what needs to be done. Also Quick.
Oct-2019
Good people
Oct-2019
Highly recommend Dr. Smith a credible, akamai and caring dr to everyone that has pain. He is my doctor and I am pleased.
Oct-2019
He’s the best
Oct-2019
Dr. Smith is kind, empathetic and pays careful attention to the needs of the patient. He's never in a hurry and just an extremely pleasant person to be around.
Oct-2019
Dr. Smith and his staff are the best! Always treats you with a smile and an optimistic outlook. Thank you!
Oct-2019
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Oct-2019
Best doctor I have met.
Oct-2019
Incredible Bedside manners are always present, always communicates well and freakin handsome too
Oct-2019
Upon check in, his staff made me feel comfortable checking in.
Dr. Sydney Smith is a man of his words. He will make it known to you directly after reviewing your MRI and let you know what you’re to do for follow up treatment. He’s precise, awesome personality and really what he’s doing. I highly recommend Dr. Sydney Smith
Oct-2019
I've been seeing Dr. Smith for over five years. Very professional, waiting room big and comfortable.
Oct-2019
Caring person that has your best interests in mind.
Oct-2019
Quick, efficient and friendly
Oct-2019
Very considerate and professional.
Sep-2019
Great personality.
Sep-2019
Dr. Smith had a lovely disposition. Nice guy, easy to talk to.
Sep-2019
I left with positive feelings that there are solutions for my injury and I really really was happy to have had him as a Dr.
Sep-2019
Very friendly demeanor and listens to your concerns. Office staff can be a bit more friendly but I don’t mind it because Doc is super fast and efficient. Visit was short and quick.
Sep-2019
Ty Dr Smith
For the shot and it was nice meeting you
And its nice to know that you know my daughter in law Del Keau. See you back @my next followup appointment. Mahalo Mrs. Cheryl Ann Makilan
Sep-2019
Very knowledgable & understanding of patient's needs.
Sep-2019
0800 appt didn't start until after 0830, which wasted time, especially when I had other commitment later in the morning,, and also caused me unexpected parking charges.
Sep-2019
Dr. Smith is always happy and smiling when I go for my check up. He is very polite when he talks to his patients. Very informative when I have questions, he’ll always get you answers. He’s one of the best doctors that I have. Keep up the good work!!
Sep-2019
Always a first class and positive experience
Sep-2019
Professional, curtious, friendly
Sep-2019
Very personable and his staff is friendly
Sep-2019
Dr.Sydney Smith is very informative and shows great care .
Sep-2019
I had a successful surgery, follow thru was good, listened to my comments and questions, provided feedback that was helpful.
Sep-2019
Love the positive welcoming feeling Dr. Smith was really alive positive vibes and got right to the pain in my knee and did his thing and got me set up for more pain with a shot. Lol. This was a very good visit left his office feeling a lot better.
Sep-2019
I had surgery on my knee recently and it went better than I imagined - thank you Dr Smith and awesome staff!!
Sep-2019
Awesome, knowledgeable,!
Sep-2019
Dr. Smith and everyone at Orthopedic Associates are great. The fixed my knee and I was back on my feet in weeks. If you do the homework and listen, everything they say will be on point.
Sep-2019
He is very good and I would highly recommend him to all my family and friends.
Sep-2019
Very friendly, funny and professional
Aug-2019
Dr Smith is a great doctor.
Aug-2019
The Best Dr. Ever!!!!!
Aug-2019
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Really like the convenience of this office to where I live. Thank you!
Aug-2019
Courtesy, very nice and you get good results follow his advice and you will heal well.
Aug-2019
Dr. Smith has good bedside manner. He listens, and I feel he genuinely cares about his patients.
Aug-2019
Dr Smith is so easy going. He makes me feel at ease.
Aug-2019
Sydney Smith is the best. He is professional, personable, and informative. He’s the man.
Aug-2019
Smart guy!
Aug-2019
Very informative and actually listens and answers questions. I’ve been very pleased with Dr. Smith.
Aug-2019
Very professional, knowledgeable, understanding would recommend highly.
Aug-2019
Awesome 👍😁😊
Aug-2019
He was very pleasant when introducing himself. Also, after meeting with him, he seemed very thorough...so glad I decided to get a second opinion!! He’s my Dr. now..
Aug-2019
Dr Smith is very easy to communicate with: he’s an attentive listener and explains procedures or diagnosis clearly. Super smart guy!!!
Aug-2019
He truly cares.
Aug-2019
Authentic!
Aug-2019
Love this doctor! Very personable, professional, thorough! Lets me make decisions in treatment after given options!
Aug-2019
Best Doctor I have. Very personable and always reassuring everything will be fine. Great surgeon, was able to repair my shoulder when other Doctor wasn’t able to.
Aug-2019
Exceptional expertise, extremely knowledgeable, super friendly, compassionate and patient. Easy to talk to and listens well. Highly recommended for all orthopedic issues.
Aug-2019
Dr Smith has been caring for me for many years. I am very active and always have been. Have done a lot of activities since a child that eventually found that I really overused my shoulder joints and He has corrected all of it and I am doing GREAT!!!
Jul-2019
Dr. Smith is very professional and super friendly! Very easy going and listens to my needs as a patient.
Jul-2019
I was referred to Dr. Smith because my knee problem required a specialist. He is an amazing doctor. I have had chronic knee issues but he has helped me to lead a relatively normal life.
Jul-2019
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Hale Pawa‘a Professional Building
1401 South Beretania St. Suite 750
Honolulu, HI 96814
Dr. Sydney Smith was born and raised in Honolulu. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1981 and received his undergraduate degree from Pomona College before returning home to attend the University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Dr. Smith completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawai’i, followed by a year of subspecialty training in orthopedic sports medicine at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Smith served as assistant team physician to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the California Angels, and several other professional teams. He now serves as Orthopedic Team Physician for the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team and Kamehameha Schools athletics. Dr. Smith is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Hawai’i.
Dr. Smith treats a variety of orthopedic problems but specializes in the treatment of injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle using both traditional and arthroscopic techniques.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Hawaii Orthopedic Association
Very comfortable to talk with his front desk as well as himself!!!
Precise diagnosis - listened to my problem and quickly zeroed in on the match between symptoms and what he saw of the MRI. Suggested a simple shot vs anything radical. Was done in less that 1/2 hr!
He’s the man
Explains alternatives and provides solutions to your concerns empathetic in his approach to treatments
Very low key, humerous, nice bedside manner.
THE BEST
He listens, does what needs to be done. Also Quick.
Good people
Highly recommend Dr. Smith a credible, akamai and caring dr to everyone that has pain. He is my doctor and I am pleased.
He’s the best