Andrews Institute Physicians




Brett R Smith, M.D., M.S.

Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgeon
Total Joint Replacement


*This provider is an independent member of medical staff and is not an employee or agent of Baptist Health Care, Inc. or Baptist Medical Group, LLC.

RATINGS & REVIEWS

The provider star rating is calculated using patient reponses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider's star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.

5.0  
Likelihood of recommending this provider


4.9  
Provider showed concern


4.9  
Provider explained things clearly


4.9  
Provider included you in decisions


4.9  
Provider discussed treatment options


Comments

10/20/2023
I only saw Dr. Smith while there, but he is a no nonesnse Doctor and gets to the business without delays. He's the best Doctor I've ever had in 77 years of life and I strongly reccommend his services to those that require treatment in his specialty. He's, absolutely, the best in his field.
10/14/2023
No worries
9/30/2023
Very impressed with Dr. Smith and his associate. [...]
9/25/2023
Both the Doctor and PA were friendly, listened well and were informative and respectful of my questions.
9/24/2023
Dr. Smith listens and answers I always feel very comfortable and safe in his care

Location(s)

 DEPARTMENT OF BAPTIST HOSPITAL

Andrews Institute

1040 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze FL , 32561

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Biography

Clinical Specialties
Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist

Clinical Interests
Total Joint Preservation; Total Joint Reconstruction; Total Joint Replacement; Arthritis

Education
Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania: Hahnemann School of Medicine
Internship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fellowships
Arizona Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders - Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction

Board Certification
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Major Publications
Using intraoperative pelvic landmarks for acetabular component placement in total hip arthoroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 2006 Sept.; 21(6):832-40. Epub 2006 Jul17.
Risk of neurovascular injury with limited-open carpal tunnel release: Defining the "safe zone." Journal of Hand Surgery [Br]. 2001 Oct.; 26(5):484-7.
Errant Placement of the "Safeguard" System for Carpal Tunnel Release and the Risk of Neurovascular Injury; presentation at the American Association for Hand Surgery, January 2000.

Scholarly Service and Honors
Physician of Excellence Award from Paradise Valley Hospital (2005); Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society; Golden Key National Honor Society

Current Society Memberships
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Escambia County Medical Society

Media



Dr. Smith talks about comprehensive care and the joint replacement model.




Dr. Smith talks about pre-surgical optimization for hip or knee replacement procedures.




Dr. Smith discusses the vital role physician assistants play for surgical care.




Dr. Smith on the importance of physical therapy for joint replacement surgery.


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