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Dr. William Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
2.9 (23)
Map Pin Small Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William Smith, MD

Dr. William Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE and is affiliated with Ellis Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in Albany, NY with other offices in Halfmoon, NY, Latham, NY and Schenectady, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Fracture of Hand and Fingers and De Quervain's Disease 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. Smith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopedics Ny
    121 EVERETT RD, Albany, NY 12205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 453-9088
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 14:00
  2. 2
    Office
    1768 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2663
  3. 3
    Orthony
    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 111, Latham, NY 12110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2663
  4. 4
    The Center for Sports Medicine
    530 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 382-7200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ellis Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Disease

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
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    2.9
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    About Dr. William Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659362044
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. William 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 Wrist Sprain or Strain, Fracture of Hand and Fingers and De Quervain's Disease, 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.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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