Dr. Galen R. Smith M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2202 John B Dennis Hwy Suite 100 Kingsport TN, 37660Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Galen Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Smith specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Smith tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1976
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1976
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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Practice At 2202 John B Dennis Hwy Suite 100
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INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTERl
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130 WEST RAVINE ROAD KINGSPORT TN 37662WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD BRISTOL TN 37620