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Dr. William Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. William Smith, MD
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Dr. William Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Placid, NY.
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Dr. William Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Lake Placid, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. William Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Placid, NY.

About

Dr. Smith graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine. Dr. William Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Placid, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and Massena Hospital. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients. Dr. Smith is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
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
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
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
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
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    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna HMO
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    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Fidelis Care
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • GHI CBP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Adirondack Medical Center
    203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 523-1327
  2. 2 Tri-State Podiatry
    29 Church St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 523-1327
  3. 3 Claxton Medical PC
    3 Lyon Pl, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 394-7542
  4. 4 Adirondack Health
    2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 523-1327

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
3.5
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (11)

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Aug 14, 2024
Dr Smith was congenial and the exam was complete. He had me get an X-ray. Then he gave me an injection into my wrist. The numbness and tingling has lessened over several weeks.
— Aug 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Smith, MD is affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and Massena Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake

    2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY

  • Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

    75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Alice Hyde Medical Center

    133 Park St, Malone, NY

  • Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

    214 King St, Ogdensburg, NY

  • Massena Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY