Spencer Smith, DO

About Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate degree at Salisbury University in Maryland, where he played lacrosse, winning two NCAA national championships. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then continued at Philadelphia College of Medicine with a residency in Orthopedic Surgery, where he was chief resident and honored with the Academic Excellence Award. Dr. Smith completed his fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Spencer Smith is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and specializes in adult reconstruction. 

Dr. Smith cares for most lower extremity conditions with a special interest in hip and knee replacement surgery. He also treats patients with failed or infected joint replacements. He was inspired to pursue a career in orthopedics, focusing on joint replacements, after seeing the dramatic improvement in patients’ quality of life from both conservative and surgical treatments. Dr. Smith believes in a patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. He listens to each patient’s unique needs and goals to formulate an individualized treatment plan for them.

Dr. Smith has published several articles in various peer-reviewed journals. He has received awards for his research from both the AOAO and the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE).

In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and following the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Certifications and memberships

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)