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Dr. Christopher Smith, MD
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Dr. Christopher Smith, MD
5.0 (55 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. Christopher Smith, MD
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Dr. Christopher Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Smith graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Houston Methodist and are affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis of Hip
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Smith, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Smith has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

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