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Dr. Joel Smith, MD

Dr. Joel Smith, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Smith, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in North Little Rock, AR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock and Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2504 McCain Blvd Ste 101 North Little Rock, AR 72116
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(501) 406-7640

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.8

23 ratings, 17 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sep 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 20, 2023
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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
Helpful
Thankful patient – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
T Payne – Aug 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keith H Rains – Jan 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sherry Bouchard Dungey – Jun 21, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2021
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jay – Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sdawson – Mar 31, 2020
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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
Helpful
Theresa Richardson – Mar 17, 2020
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Hot Springs – Feb 22, 2019
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Valladares in Hot Springs, AR – Dec 15, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patti Lucarz in Sherwood, AR – Jun 16, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
~*Jamie*~ in Sherwood, AR – Jul 17, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Talley – Jul 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marquita G in Little Rock, AR – Dec 21, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal as an orthopedic surgeon is to include the patient in the decision making process from top to bottom.  I am conservative with surgery and only recommend it as a last resort or if its the best possible option for you.  I feel that...read more

biography

Dr. Smith is a native Arkansan who grew up in Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Smith received his bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2006....read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

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  • Tahoe Fracture And Ortho Clin Sports Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
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Locations

Practice

Martin Knee and Sports Medicine Center PA2504 McCain Blvd Ste 101 North Little Rock, AR 72116
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart

    1703 N Buerkle St
    Stuttgart, AR 72160

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

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock

    3333 Springhill Dr
    North Little Rock, AR 72117

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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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