
Dr. Bruce L Smith M.D.
Orthopedist
1 Mercy Ln Suite 404 Hot Springs National Park AR, 71913About
Dr. Bruce Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hot Springs National Park, AR. Dr. Smith specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Smith tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Dr. Robert James Olive M. D.1662 Higdon Ferry Rd Hot Springs National Park AR 71913
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- Dr. Trent D Johnson M.D.1900 Malvern Ave Hot Springs National Park AR 71901
- Dr. Robert Wayne Kleinhenz M. D.221 Mcauley Ct Hot Springs National Park AR 71913
- Dr. Christopher Mitchell Young M. D.1662 Higdon Ferry Rd Hot Springs National Park AR 71913
- Dr. Justin Walden MD1662 HIGDON FERRY RD HOT SPRINGS AR 71913
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300 WERNER STREET HOT SPRINGS AR 71903NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTERl
1910 MALVERN AVENUE HOT SPRINGS AR 71901