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Dr. Joshua Smith, MD

Dr. Joshua Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Joshua Smith, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Hickory, NC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

214 18th St SE Hickory, NC 28602
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(828) 322-5172

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.0

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
33%
33%
1 Star
0%
0%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Misty Goble – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 29, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joshua Smith, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Hickory, NC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Within the last year
North Carolina Medical Board

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Locations

Practice

Orthocarolina PA214 18th St SE Hickory, NC 28602
1

Practice

Office4601 Park Rd Ste 250 Charlotte, NC 28209
2

Practice

Carolinas Healthcare System Neurosciences Institute441 McAlister Rd Ste 1100A Lincolnton, NC 28092
3

Practice

Catawba Valley Medical Center810 Fairgrove Church Rd Hickory, NC 28602
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd
    Hickory, NC 28602
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St
    Hickory, NC 28601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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