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Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD

Dr. Tony Smitherman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lubbock, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Plainview, University Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center, Crosbyton Clinic Hospital, Muleshoe Area Medical Center, Nor-lea Hospital District, Seminole Hospital District and Yoakum County Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smitherman an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Smitherman works at Practice in Lubbock, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Smitherman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Orthopedic Surgery Llp
    301 Utica Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 797-4985
  2. 2
    Office
    4642 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 475-5544

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Plains Regional Medical Center
  • Covenant Hospital Plainview
  • University Medical Center
  • Covenant Medical Center
  • Crosbyton Clinic Hospital
  • Muleshoe Area Medical Center
  • Nor-lea Hospital District
  • Seminole Hospital District
  • Yoakum County Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee

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.
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Osteophyte
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Knee Arthroscopy
Menisectomy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Replacement
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
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
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1578567186
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Smitherman has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smitherman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Smitherman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smitherman.

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