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Dr. L Smart, MD
Sports Medicine* Age 50
Dr. L Smart, MD
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Dr. L Smart, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Syracuse, NY.
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Dr. L Smart, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 50
Syracuse, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. L Smart, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Syracuse, NY.

About Dr. L Smart, MD

Dr. Smart graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 2004 and completed a residency at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. L Smart, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Syracuse, NY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Smart has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tear, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Knee Sprain, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Knee Ligament Tears, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Meniscus Tear, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Shoulder Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Smart's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smart is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Meniscus Tear
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Bursitis
Femoral Stress Fracture
Arthrocentesis
ACL Surgery
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
AC Joint Injury
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Knee Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Meniscus Surgery
Broken Arm
Lateral Epicondylitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Humerus Fracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Fracture Care
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Fidelis Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Where Dr. L Smart, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Fitness Forum Physical and Occupational Therapy PLLC
    5719 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, NY 13214
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 251-3100
  2. 2 Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists PLLC
    5801 E Taft Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 418-4140
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists PLLC
    5496 E Taft Rd Ste C, North Syracuse, NY 13212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 251-3100
  4. 4 Office
    8324 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 418-4188

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Dec 09, 2025
Dr. Smart listened to all my concerns answered all my questions. Together we came up with a game plan that best works for me.
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Meet Dr. L Smart, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Smart communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Smart offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Smart offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Smart have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Smart offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Smart's Practice

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

Dr. Smart frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tear, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Knee Sprain, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Knee Ligament Tears, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Meniscus Tear, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Shoulder Bursitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. L Smart, MD is affiliated with Carthage Area Hospital, Crouse Hospital, Oneida Health and St. Joseph's Health Hospital.

Yes, Dr. L Smart, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • 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.
Residency Hospital
  • Yale School of Medicine
    2009
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Ma, Sports Fellowship
    2010
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. L Smart, MD Practices

  • Carthage Area Hospital

    1001 West St, Carthage, NY

  • Crouse Hospital

    736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY

  • Oneida Health

    321 Genesee St, Oneida, NY

  • St. Joseph's Health Hospital

    301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY

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