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Dr. Richard Stanley Smith M.D.

Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery

1926 ALCOA HWY KNOXVILLE TN, 37920
Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

About

Dr. Richard S. Smith is a fellowship trained hand surgeon practicing in Knoxville Tennessee. Dr. Smith has over 25 years of experience treating both common and complex problems of the hand, wrist and ...

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn MD 1984

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN BA 1980

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand- 1993

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Awards

  • Knoxville's Top Docs 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015 City View Magazine 

Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Surgery
  • Hand And Wrist Fracture And Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand Arthritis
  • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
  • Tennis Elbow/lateral Epicondylitis
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow (olecranon) Bursitis
  • Wrist And Hand Arthritis
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Wrist Problems, Elbow Problems, Hand Problems
  • Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery
  • Wrist Surgery, Hand Surgery, Fractures (broken Bones) And More
  • Hand Fracture
  • Hand Joint/wrist Joint
  • Elbow Fracture And Dislocation Treatment
  • Dequervain's Release
  • Arthritis Surgery At The Base Of The Thumb
  • Nerve And Tendon Injuries
  • Skin Grafts
  • Flap Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand  1994 
  • Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons  1993 

Fellowships

  • Baylor University, Houston Texas Hand Surgery  1990

Publications

  • ElsevierAvascular Necrosis of the metacarpal head1988

Experience & Accolades

  • Physician1990University Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Richard Stanley Smith M.D.'s Practice location

1926 ALCOA HWY -
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
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Fax: 865-546-9047

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