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Dr. William Smith, MD

Dr. William Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tifton, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dorminy Medical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1610 John Orr Dr Ste A Tifton, GA 31794

Make an Appointment

(229) 386-5222

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.0
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
29%
29%
1 star
0%
0%

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5 stars so far......?? He was extremely patient with me, addressing my Google inspired fears. He listened with kindness. I felt comfortable. He gave me a knee injection of torodol when I expressed my cortisone concerns (rapid heart rate historically). It didn’t work for me but not his fault. The body’s response is variable to all injections. But his bedside was top notch.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 27, 2021
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I saw Dr Smith three times for a knee injury, a torn tendon. I completed Physical Therapy Twice with not much improvement. I gave me shots twice. Said the tear in the tendon was never large & surgery wasn’t warranted, then when it flared back up said I need to go to another knee orthopedic so they could scope it. Not very happy that I spent loads of money on PT co-pays, twice, & then to find out he wouldnt even do the knee surgery to begin with.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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PMP in Tifton, GA – Nov 30, 2018
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This Doctor was very friendly and Super down to earth. He is easy to talk to and seems to really hear what I am telling him about my health problems. You can tell he is working out how my body feels with my on paper reports and X-Rays. I felt he was straight forwarder with me with OUT being a jerk. He not only addressed what I need to do..but what I have tried so we could get my body working properly. For the first time in years I am hopeful about my condition. Thank YOU ,Doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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April Otoole in ashburn GA – Jul 20, 2016
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As a surgeon Dr.Smith was great. He knows exactly what he was doing and took great care of my daughter's injury and made sure she healing properly. But as for his bedside manner, he was short with his responses and acted as if it was a burden to answer my question. And was always in a hurry to leave.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Lilypad45 – Feb 11, 2016
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Dr. Smith was very rushed in the exam room and dismissed some concerns I had related to my injury. He appeared competent but demonstrated a poor bedside manner.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Smith, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tifton, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dorminy Medical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Georgia Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic PC1610 John Orr Dr Ste A Tifton, GA 31794
1

Practice

Office907 18th St E Ste 400 Tifton, GA 31794
2

Practice

Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of South Georgia2227 US Highway 41 N Tifton, GA 31794
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tift Regional Medical Center

    901 18th St E
    Tifton, GA 31794
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Dorminy Medical Center

    200 Perry House Rd
    Fitzgerald, GA 31750

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

    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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