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Jordan Smith, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tucson, AZ

JordanLeeSmithMDFAAOS, FAOA

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tucson, AZ

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona

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  • Office

    1555 N River Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85718
    Phone+1 520-321-9850
    Fax+1 520-321-9005

Summary

  • Dr. Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and training in anterior hip arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, and periprosthetic fractures, as well and management of complex orthopedic trauma, non-union management, and complications of trauma in children and adults.  He is an educator, researcher, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona.  Dr. Smith graduated with Honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003, and has completed fellowship training in orthopedic trauma, as well as visiting fellowships in Germany and Japan.
    He has been in practice since 2009 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Fellow of the American Orthopedic Association, member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), as well as an instructor for AO North America and the OTA resident training courses.  
    Dr. Smith’s current research focus includes application of novel 3-D printed bone scaffolds and stem cells for treatment of large bone defects.  Dr. Smith takes pride in treating his patients as he would himself or his family. 

Education & Training

  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2003, Medical Doctorate, Graduation with Honors
  • University of Oregon
    University of OregonB.S., Biology, Minor Degree in Chemistry, Graduation with Honors, 1992 - 1997
  • Department of Trauma and Reconstruction, University Clinic
    Department of Trauma and Reconstruction, University ClinicFellowship, Computer Assisted Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Travelling Fellow AOA-JOA Travelling Fellowship, 2012
  • Leonard Peltier Excellence in Research Award The University of Arizona, 2008
  • Chairman’s Award The University of Arizona, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Level of billing as a function of resident documentation and orthopedic subspecialty at an academic multispecialty orthopedic surgery practice  
    Dezfuli B, Smith JL, Orthopaedics, 1/1/2012
  • Three-Dimensional Assessment of Two-Dimensional Technique for Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function by Tricuspid Annulus Motion  
    Smith JL, Bolson EL, Wong SP, Hubka M, Sheehan FH, The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, 1/1/2003
  • Expression of mtDNA and nDNA encoded respiratory chain proteins in chemically and genetically-derived Rho0 human fibroblasts  
    Marusich MF, Robinson BH, Taanman J, Kim SJ, Schillace R, Smith JL, Capaldi RA, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease, 1/1/1997

Abstracts/Posters

  • Reamer Irrigator Aspirator as a Novel Source of Autogenous Bone Graft for Traumatic Bone Defects of the Upper Extremity: A Case Series
    Rowan FA, Desilva G, Smith JL, 68th Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
  • Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty In Select Acetabular Fractures
    Smith JL, Japanese Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Japan, 1/1/2012
  • Knee Arthroplasty Following Tibial Plateau Fracture
    Houdek MT, Smith JL, Grana WA, Ruth JT, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Acetabular Fractures: Identification and Initial Management 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/30/2014
  • Pelvic Ring Injury: Imaging and Clinical Management 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/28/2014
  • Management of Pelvic Ring Injury 
    La Jolla, CA - 1/26/2013
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Other

Committees

  • Member, Arizona State Trauma advisory board 2015 - 2017
  • Member, Banner University Medical Center Credentialing Committee 2012 - 2018

Research History

  • InvestigatorDevelopment of stem cell infiltrated biomimetic scaffolds to accelerate bone growth in critical sized segmental bone defects.2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • Lecturer/Instructor, AO North AmericaDisclosure: I have no industry relationships and do not accept payments outside of expenses and honoraria associated with medical education.2011 - Present

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