Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Brian Smith is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery and comprehensive upper-extremity care. He provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, and elbow.
Dr. Smith brings decades of experience and advanced fellowship training in hand surgery to his practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, where he received numerous academic honors, before attending Indiana University School of Medicine.
Dr. Smith completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York, where he received the Resident Teaching Award for his dedication to mentoring future physicians. He then completed advanced fellowship training in hand surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
After five years in private practice in Florida, Dr. Smith joined Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in 2000. Since joining CSMO, he has focused exclusively on the care of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, helping patients restore function and return to the activities they enjoy.
- Hand surgery
- Wrist surgery
- Elbow surgery
- Hand and elbow reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Hand and wrist arthritis
- Thumb and basal joint arthritis
- Hand and wrist fractures
- Wrist pain
- Tendon injuries
- Ganglion cysts
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Upper-extremity trauma
Dr. Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He is also certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Undergraduate Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, where he received numerous academic honors.
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship & Residency
SUNY Health Science Center
Syracuse, New York
Fellowship
Hand Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Dr. Smith’s professional certifications and memberships reflect his specialized training and focus in hand and upper-extremity surgery.
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Hixson Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Gunbarrel Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – North Geogria Office
Dr. Smith maintains privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, and CommonSpirit – Memorial.
Dr. Smith spent five years in private practice in Florida before joining Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in 2000. Since joining CSMO, he has focused exclusively on the treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions.
His practice emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, reconstruction, and surgical treatment of upper-extremity conditions, with the goal of restoring function and helping patients return to their normal activities.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Smith
If you are experiencing persistent hand, wrist, or elbow pain, numbness, stiffness, weakness, arthritis, a fracture, tendon injury, nerve compression, or another upper-extremity condition, Dr. Smith can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.
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