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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Roy Smith identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Roy Smith accepts the following plans for Humana at 6624 Fannin St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

A hospital affiliation covers any doctor who has an affiliation, association or admitting privilege with a hospital. A doctor's particular affiliation to a specific hospital can translate to the overall quality of that provider.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with 1 hospital:

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX

License

Dr. Roy Smith has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Smith attended medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 1974 having 38 years experience. Additional Orthopedic Surgery training was conducted at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Roy Smith MD as:

• Roy B Smith
• R Smith

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