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Joel Smith, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Orthopedic surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Joel Smith, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Orthopedic surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Location and phone
750 Medical Center Ct
Suite 6
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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3750 Convoy St
Suite 116
San Diego, CA 92111
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Care schedule
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About Joel Smith, MD
I work to provide centered care, focused on the functional recovery of each patient.
Age: 61
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Spanish
Education
University of Minnesota: Medical School
Fairview Medical Center: Residency
Dartmouth General Hospital: Internship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
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NPI
1760411193
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Insurance plans accepted
Joel Smith, MD, accepts 12 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
35 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
April 28, 2025
5.0
12. Important to me.
Verified Patient
April 21, 2025
5.0
All good.
Verified Patient
April 8, 2025
5.0
Dr. Joel Smith is wonderful!
Verified Patient
January 7, 2025
4.6
Good.
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Joel Smith, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Joel Smith, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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