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Dr. Lawson Smart, MD

Sports Medicine*
5.0 (76)
Map Pin Small Syracuse, NY
Accepting new patients
20 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 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Rome Memorial Hospital and 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, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rome Memorial Hospital
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain

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.
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Fracture Care
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
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 Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
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    About Dr. Lawson Smart, MD

    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 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.

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