Chase Smith, M.D.
Biography
Dr. Chase Smith graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, where he worked with world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.While there he was an assistant team physician for Auburn University and participated in the care of professional, college and high school athletes.
At Andrews Sports Medicine, he specialized in minimally invasive arthroscopy and treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as open and arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.
He was an assistant professor in Orthopaedics specializing in sports medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he helped take care of collegiate athletes at the University and at several other colleges in Arkansas.
In addition, he completed extra training to treat cartilage injuries in the knee with articular cartilage implantation and meniscal transplantation. He has completed research on bicep tenodesis in pitchers, and the effects of self-adherent wrap on range of motion. He has a special interest in rodeo-related injuries as he is a member of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association and actively competes in steer wrestling.
Dr. Smith and his wife Chelsey, an ENT physician, and their two sons are excited to be a part of the Dothan community, where he grew up.
Medical Degree:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency:
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fellowship in Sports Medicine:
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Birmingham, Alabama
Professional Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society