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Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Hand Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Dean W. Smith graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-School of Medicine after receiving a B.A. in Education and Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency and internship in orthopedic surgery at the University of New Mexico. He went on to obtain fellowship training in hand and upper extremity...

Dr. Dean W. Smith graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-School of Medicine after receiving a B.A. in Education and Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency and internship in orthopedic surgery at the University of New Mexico. He went on to obtain fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Florida.

Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Smith is has clinical interests in invasive hand surgery, endoscopic and arthroscopic upper extremity surgery, hand trauma, hand reconstruction, arthritis, fracture management, tendon and nerve disorders. A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, he has earned the highest certification for hand surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualifications for surgery of the hand.

Practicing in Houston’s Texas Medical Center since 2001, Dr. Smith has earned a reputation for delivering excellent care in the overall management of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, arm and shoulder for patients of all ages. He has been recognized as one of Houston’s Top Doctors by H Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, and Vitals.com Patient’s Choice Award. Patients are referred to him for evaluation and treatment from all over the southwestern United States.

An Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UTHealth), Dr. Smith is committed to continuing education and the advancement of hand surgery through ongoing research and peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Societies.

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Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Education

University of Missouri at Columbia 1995

Languages Spoken
  • English
Fellowship

University of Florida Gainesville 2001

Affiliated Centers
  • Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1996, University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2000

PCP Number

110000034371

Clinical Interests
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Congenital Deformities
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Congenital Deformities
  • Hand Surgery
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Cities Served

Alief, Bellaire, Houston, Missouri City, Stafford

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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