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Office
6400 Fannin St Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-486-3550
Summary
- Dr. Dean Smith is a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and Memorisl Hermann in Bellaire. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. Dr Smith specializes in The management of hand, arm, and shoulder conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendon and nerve problems, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and hand and wrist surgery.
Education & Training
- University of FloridaFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2001
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 2000
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- NM State Medical License 1995 - 2000
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Patients' Choice Award Vitals.com, 2008-2015
- Outstanding Young Physician Award University of Missouri School of Medicine Alumni Organization, 2011
- Alpha Omega Alpha University of Missouri-Columbia, 1994
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Hospital transfers for evaluation and treatment of hand infections: Are all transfers necessary?Samuel G Ruiz, James A Mentz, Dean W Smith
Journal of Hand and Microsurgery. 2024-10-01 - Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: Is Surgery Still an Option?Samuel G Ruiz, Marijke J DeVos, Ryan J Warth, Dean W Smith
Eplasty. 2024-01-01 - Quantitative Analysis of Anesthesia Utilization in Ambulatory Hand Surgery.Lucas P Bowen, Dean W Smith, Jacob Siahaan
The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2023-12-01
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Dean Smith MD PAhttp://www.deansmithmd.com
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