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CREDENTIALS
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What is an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialist?
The Orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist is an
orthopaedic surgeon, and therefore a medical doctor. He or she has received
an additional year of specialty training in a fellowship devoted to studying
the literature, research, diagnoses, and operative/non-operative treatment
methods for the foot and ankle. Prior to the fellowship training, the
orthopedic surgeon graduates from a medical school, spends one to two years
in internship or basic surgery training, and then completes four years of
residency in orthopaedic surgery. |
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Credential Highlights:
Dr. Ronald W. Smith has over 25 years of experience as an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialist.
Medical School Graduate: University of California, San Francisco (M.D.)
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Staff
Board of Directors - Former Member
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
California Workers' Compensation
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
President 1998-1999
For information: www.aofas.org
Listed in 'Best Doctors in America'
National and Regional Honor
For information: www.superdoctors.comClick to view a full list of credentials
