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Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.6 (27)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Dr. Dean Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Smith, completed a residency at University of New Mexico Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at UT Physicians Texas Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX with other offices in Bellaire, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Smith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UT Physicians Texas Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2080, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-5019
  2. 2
    UT Physicians Orthopedics at Memorial Hermann - Rockets Orthopedic Hospital
    5420 West Loop S Ste 2400, Bellaire, TX 77401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-3550
    Monday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Excision of Ganglion
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Wrist
Back Pain
Bicep Injuries
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Camptodactyly - Joint Contractures - Facial Skeletal Dysplasia
Carpal Fractures
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Contracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Joint
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Finger Joint Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Pain
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ligament Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Nerve Injury
Nerve Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Pinched Nerve
Pseudoarthrosis
Radial Nerve Entrapment
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
Ruptured Tendon
Scaphoid Fractures
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
Synostoses, Tarsal, Carpal, and Digital
Synovitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthrocentesis
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Bicep Repairs
Bone and Joint Repair
Bone and Joint Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Microvascular Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Fusion
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Resurfacing
Joint Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) for the Thumb
Ligament Repair
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Pyrolytic Carbon Arthroplasty
Revision of Arthroplasty Surgery
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Small Joint Arthroplasty
Steroid Injection
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Upper Extremity Reconstruction
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • PHCS
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.6
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    Based on 27 ratings
    Patient Ratings (27)
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1750384749
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shands Health Care at the University of Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of New Mexico Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of New Mexico
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Kentucky
    Undergraduate School

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