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Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Smitherman graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX and has 32 years experience. Dr. Smitherman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, University Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical Center, LYNN County Hospital District, Nor-Lea Hospital District, Parmer Medical Center, Seminole Hospital District, W J Mangold Memorial Hospital and Yoakum County Hospital. Dr. Smitherman has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smitherman received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Smitherman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Smitherman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Osteophyte
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • National POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus
  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Center for Orthopedic Surgery LLP
    301 Utica Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416
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  2. 2 Office
    4642 N Loop 289 Ste 101, Lubbock, TX 79416
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Based on 21 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Dec 14, 2023
He explains extremely well. Is very thorough. Is very flexible, and has a fabulous staff!!!
James Tarter — Dec 14, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smitherman's profile.

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

Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, University Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical Center, LYNN County Hospital District, Nor-Lea Hospital District, Parmer Medical Center, Seminole Hospital District, W J Mangold Memorial Hospital and Yoakum County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Hospital Plainview

    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX

  • Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

    405 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX

  • Plains Regional Medical Center

    2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Clovis, NM

  • LYNN County Hospital District

    2600 Lockwood St, Tahoka, TX

  • Nor-Lea Hospital District

    1600 N Main Ave, Lovington, NM

  • Parmer Medical Center

    1307 Cleveland Ave, Friona, TX

  • Seminole Hospital District

    209 NW 8th St, Seminole, TX

  • W J Mangold Memorial Hospital

    320 N Main St, Lockney, TX

  • Yoakum County Hospital

    412 Mustang Dr, Denver City, TX