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Dr. Dean Smith, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dean Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dean Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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About Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Dr. Smith graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University of New Mexico Hospital. Dr. Dean Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at UTHealth Houston and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Finger
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Excision of Ganglion
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Steroid Injection
De Quervain's Disease
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Wrist
Back Pain
Bicep Injuries
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Camptodactyly - Joint Contractures - Facial Skeletal Dysplasia
Carpal Fractures
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Contracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Joint
Distal Radius Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Finger Joint Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Pain
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ligament Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Nerve Injury
Nerve Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Pinched Nerve
Pseudoarthrosis
Radial Nerve Entrapment
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
Ruptured Tendon
Scaphoid Fractures
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
Synostoses, Tarsal, Carpal, and Digital
Synovitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthrocentesis
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Bicep Repairs
Bone and Joint Repair
Bone and Joint Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Tenotomy
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Microvascular Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Fusion
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Resurfacing
Joint Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) for the Thumb
Ligament Repair
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Pyrolytic Carbon Arthroplasty
Revision of Arthroplasty Surgery
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Small Joint Arthroplasty
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Upper Extremity Reconstruction
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PHCS
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Preferred PPO
  • Assurant Health

Where Dr. Dean Smith, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 UT Physicians Texas Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
    6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 UT Physicians Orthopedics - Memorial Villages
    950 Corbindale Rd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77024
  3. 3 UT Physicians Orthopedics at Memorial Hermann - Rockets Orthopedic Hospital
    5420 West Loop S Ste 2400, Bellaire, TX 77401
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Smith's Practice

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dean Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Dean Smith, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dean Smith, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of New Mexico
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of New Mexico Hospital
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Shands Health Care at the University of Florida
    2001
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Dean Smith, MD Practices

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX

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