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Dr. Joel Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.5 (18)
Map Pin Small Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Smith, MD

Dr. Joel Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chula Vista, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Smith, completed a residency at University Of Mn Med School. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Joel J Smith MD Inc. in Chula Vista, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Shoulder Dislocation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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
    South Bay Office
    750 Medical Center Ct Ste 6, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 278-8110
  2. 2
    Joel J. Smith M.d. Inc.
    3750 Convoy St Ste 116, San Diego, CA 92111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 292-1433

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shoulder Dislocation
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Shoulder Dislocation
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Femoral Neck Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Ligament Disorders
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomyelitis
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
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    3.5
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    Based on 18 ratings
    Patient Ratings (18)
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    About Dr. Joel Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1760411193
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Research Fellowship Biomechanics Laboratory University Of Minnesota Minneapolis|Sports Medicine Ulleval Hospital Oslo Norway
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Mn Med School
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joel Smith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Smith has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Shoulder Dislocation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smith, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smith appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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