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Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD
3.7 (25 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carmel, IN.
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Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Carmel, IN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carmel, IN.

About

Dr. Smucker graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Carmel, IN and has 26 years experience. Dr. Smucker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Hendricks Regional Health, Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo and Riverview Health. Dr. Smucker has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc and Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smucker received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Smucker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smucker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

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Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Chronic Neck Pain
Claudication
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Pointer
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Instability
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS)
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive and Navigational Procedure
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurostimulator Implantation
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 North Meridian Surgery Center
    13225 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 228-7000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Wagoner Medical Center LLC
    821 N Dixon Rd, Kokomo, IN 46901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 450-0111
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smucker
3.7
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 10, 2024
My wife had a laminoplasty done on five cervical vertebrae by Dr. Smucker. He and his staff spent hours with us, making sure we understood the surgery and the potential complications. Never rushed. Listens well, and checks for understanding.
— Jun 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smucker's profile.

Dr. Smucker frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc and Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Hendricks Regional Health, Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo and Riverview Health.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

    13500 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN

  • Hendricks Regional Health

    1000 E Main St, Danville, IN

  • Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo

    1907 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN

  • Riverview Health

    395 Westfield Rd, Noblesville, IN