John T. Smith, MD

Languages spoken: English

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  • Dr. Smith is a Professor, in the Department of Orthopaedics, practicing at Primary Children’s Medical Center and the University of Utah. His current practice is focused on the treatment of spine deformities in children and adolescents. Dr. Smith received his M.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and did a fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformities at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. He is the Director of the Pediatric Scoliosis Clinic. His research interests focus on pediatric spine disorders, fractures, and cost-effective care. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He has been involved in the development of the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) and its use in children with neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Smith also serves as a consultant for the State of Utah through the Children With Special Healthcare Needs traveling to rural areas such as St. George, Price and Richfield treating children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Primary
    Pediatrics - Adjunct
    Academic Divisions

    Patient Rating

    4.7/5

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    September 04, 2022

    It was hard knowing what decision he was wanting us to make. I felt like he wanted her to have surgery? But felt like a decision was completely up to us? We were asked, at the fist of the appointment what the patients name was again and that there must have been a couple of girls with the same name, that must be why we were forgotten. He then asked us what we had discussed about her last year? It just felt like her chart had not been reviewed, that they didn't know much about her. It was a really weird visit for driving a couple of hours for.

    November 14, 2021

    Dr Smith is AMAZING! My only worry is that my daughter's December surgery will be canceled and she'll have to continue to suffer with horrible back pain.

    October 05, 2021

    Doctor has shown little to no concern about patient or her pain since surgery.

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  • Dr. Smith is a Professor, in the Department of Orthopaedics, practicing at Primary Children’s Medical Center and the University of Utah. His current practice is focused on the treatment of spine deformities in children and adolescents. Dr. Smith received his M.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and did a fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformities at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. He is the Director of the Pediatric Scoliosis Clinic. His research interests focus on pediatric spine disorders, fractures, and cost-effective care. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He has been involved in the development of the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) and its use in children with neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Smith also serves as a consultant for the State of Utah through the Children With Special Healthcare Needs traveling to rural areas such as St. George, Price and Richfield treating children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Pediatrics -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedics - Scottish Rite Childrens Medical Center Fellow
    Orthopedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Florida - Shands Teaching Hospital Intern
    Medicine - University of Florida M.D.
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tulane University
    Florida State University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Undergraduate Biology - Colorado College B.S.

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