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David Smith, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

DavidGailSmithMD

Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA

Hand Surgery

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  • Office

    9900 Genesee Ave
    Suite C
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-453-8060
    Fax+1 858-453-8260

Summary

  • Dr. David Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and has been in practice 41 years. He specializes in hand surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, hand and wrist surgery, and shoulder and elbow sports medicine.

Education & Training

  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital Manhattan
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital ManhattanResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1982
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1979
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Memberships