ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoAtlanta
is pleased to welcome Jeffrey P. Smith, M.D., to its orthopaedic
and sports medicine practice, bringing expertise in foot and ankle
surgery and treatment to patients in the Gwinnett, Johns Creek, North Fulton and North Metro areas of
Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Smith is a
board eligible orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in the
area of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Smith offers comprehensive
treatment options for a variety of foot and ankle conditions
including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, congenital
deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative
disease, and acquired toe deformity.
"My orthopaedic practice is focused on the treatment of the foot
and ankle with a special interest in sports medicine," stated Dr.
Smith. "I am experienced in treating complex and simple conditions
using various techniques. I utilize arthroscopic, minimally
invasive and open techniques to correct deformity, preserve and
restore cartilage, and return normal function to the foot. For
advanced degenerative disease, I offer total ankle replacement or
fusion to offer improved function and relief from debilitating
pain. I also treat common foot and ankle disorders such as bunions,
hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and forefoot
pain." In addition to the ankle and foot, Dr. Smith is also well
trained to treat a variety of general orthopaedic and sports
medicine conditions.
"Dr. Jeffrey Smith joins our
medical practice to serve patients north of the perimeter who are
suffering from foot and ankle pain or injury," stated Dr.
Michael Behr, OrthoAtlanta Medical
Director. "Dr. Smith received his fellowship training at The
Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in
Gulf Breeze, Florida, a regionally
recognized sports medicine institution, and his expertise include a
variety of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for foot and
ankle pain, injury and disease."
A native of Lilburn, Georgia,
Dr. Jeffrey Smith graduated from the
University of Georgia, Athens, with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology. Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Medicine degree and
completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. Dr. Smith gained experience
through a General Surgery and Trauma internship at the Atlanta
Medical Center. Dr. Smith recently completed a fellowship in foot
and ankle surgery at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and
Sports Medicine in Florida.
Professional memberships for Dr. Smith include the American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle
Society. Dr. Smith is excited to return to the Atlanta area with his wife and two young
children as he begins his professional medical career with
OrthoAtlanta.
Appointments can be scheduled with Dr. Jeffrey Smith at OrthoAtlanta locations in
Gwinnett, 678-957-0757 and Johns
Creek, 678-205-4261.
About OrthoAtlanta
OrthoAtlanta is one of the largest orthopaedic and sports medicine
practices in the greater Atlanta,
Georgia area. With 37 physicians serving in 12 offices, the
physician-owned practice is dedicated to providing the highest
level of patient care for injury or deformity of muscles, joints,
bones and spine. OrthoAtlanta offers convenient accessibility to a
full range of musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists and patient
services including on-site physical therapy, pain management care,
five MRI imaging centers and workers' compensation coordination.
OrthoAtlanta Surgery Centers in Austell and Fayetteville provide cost-effective, same-day
surgical procedures in an accredited outpatient center.
Comprehensive operative and non-operative musculoskeletal care and
expertise includes sport medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hip
replacement, knee replacement, neck and spine surgery, elbow and
shoulder surgery, foot and ankle surgery, pain management,
arthritis treatment, general orthopaedics, work related injuries
and acute orthopaedic urgent care.
Learn more at www.OrthoAtlanta.com.
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