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Dr. Earl Smith Jr, MD

Dr. Earl Smith Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Earl Smith Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Amarillo, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Quail Creek Surgical Hospital and UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

320 S Polk St Ste 300 Amarillo, TX 79101

Make an Appointment

(806) 376-5511

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith Jr is affiliated with Quail Creek Surgical Hospital Amarillo, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith Jr specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smith Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith Jr

4.3

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JJ – Oct 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Briana watson in Amarillo tx – May 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Debbie Melton in Amarillo, TX – May 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Amarillo, TX – May 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Earl Smith Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Amarillo, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Quail Creek Surgical Hospital and UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Earl C. Smith M.D. P.A.320 S Polk St Ste 300 Amarillo, TX 79101
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Quail Creek Surgical Hospital

    6819 Plum Creek Dr
    Amarillo, TX 79124
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bsa Hospital

    1600 Wallace Blvd
    Amarillo, TX 79106
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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