BALANCE Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center

BALANCE Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center
Long Beach / Newport Beach

RONALD W. SMITH, M.D.

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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.

Long Beach Memorial
Medical Center

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Irvine Hospital Surgery Center

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.bestdoctors.com

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