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Dr. Lawson Smart, MD

Sports Medicine
5.0 (76)
Map Pin Small Syracuse, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lawson Smart, MD

Dr. Lawson Smart, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Syracuse, NY. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Dr. Smart, completed a residency at Yale School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Smart an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Smart works at Practice in Syracuse, NY with other offices in Liverpool, NY and Fayetteville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Smart's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Fitness Forum Physical and Occupational Therapy Pllc
    5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, NY 13214 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 251-3100
  2. 2
    Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists P.c.
    5801 E Taft Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 251-3100
  3. 3
    St Josephs Medical PC
    5100 W Taft Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 452-2120
  4. 4
    Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists P.c.
    4115 Medical Center Dr, Fayetteville, NY 13066 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 329-7600

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  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center

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    • Aetna
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    About Dr. Lawson Smart, MD

    Specialties
    • Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1831373224
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Ma, Sports Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lawson Smart, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smart is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Smart has seen patients for Wrist Sprain or Strain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smart on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    76 patients have reviewed Dr. Smart. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smart.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smart, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smart 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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