Bradley W. Smith, M.D. Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Meet Dr. Smith! As an ice hockey player and former ironman finisher, he understands the frustration that an injury can cause and the desire to get back to doing what you love. Whether you’re trying to get back to sports, back to work, or just want to be able to pick up your kids or grandkids, Dr. Smith will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Dr. Smith believes in finding the right treatment approach that aligns with your injury and recovery goals, and collaborates with other professionals in the community to help you with your comeback story.
Bradley W. Smith, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all sports-related injuries. His expertise includes non-operative and operative (open and arthroscopic) treatment of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle disorders. He is focused on the treatment of bone, joint, tendon, and ligament injuries including joint preservation and the treatment of arthritis in young active patients. Beyond surgical techniques, he can also guide you through non-operative treatment options including biologic alternatives to surgery. He also performs joint replacement for advanced arthritis of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Most importantly, he is committed to helping his patients get over their injuries or pain so they can get back to living active lifestyles.
Dr. Smith graduated with High Honor from Michigan State University, where he majored in physiology. He attended medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. While there, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He performed his orthopedic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Dr. Smith completed his sports medicine fellowship training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. While there, he received additional training in minimally invasive and advanced arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. During his fellowship, Dr. Smith served as an assistant team physician for several professional and collegiate sports teams, including the New York Jets, New York Islanders, and Manhattanville College.
Dr. Smith is a candidate member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and playing hockey.
Education
- 2019–2020
Lenox Hill Hospital Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Graduated July 2020 - 2014–2019
Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
Graduated June 2019 - 2010–2014
University at Buffalo – School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Medicine, Summa Cum Laude - 2006–2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science, Physiology, with High Honors
Minor, Interdisciplinary Studies in Bioethics, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Exams & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- USMLE Step I, II (CS, CK), III
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Part 1
- Board Eligible for American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Part 2
Professional Memberships & Activities
- 2018-2019
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Department of Orthopedic Surgery Peer Review Committee - 2017–2018
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Resident Assembly Resident Delegate, Career Development Committee - 2017 - present
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine - 2015–2019
Faculty Appointment - Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery - 2014–present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – resident/fellow member - 2010–2012
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY- Co-President 2011-2012
- 2012-2014
Medical Student Mentor Program, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - 2012-2014
Skating Athletes Bold At Heart (SABAH), ice skating instructor, Buffalo, NY - 2011
Orientation Committee, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - 2010-2014
Lighthouse Clinic, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Variations in Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distances due to Tibial External and Valgus Rotations. J Knee Surg 2018;31(6):557-561.
- Elias JJ, Smith BW, Daney BT. Biomechanical Analysis of Tibial Tuberosity Medialization and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Sports Med Arthrosc 2017;25(2):64-71.
- Smith BW, Buyea CM, Anders MJ. Incidence and Injury Types in Motorcycle Collisions Involving Deer in Western New York. Am J Orthop. 2015;44(6):E180-183.
Podium Presentations
- Smith BW, Bas MA, Kim A, McHugh MP, Nicholas SJ, Lee SJ. Outcomes of Multiple Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Elbow Epicondylitis. Zoom presentation, Lenox Hill Hospital 26th Annual Orthopaedic Research Day Symposium. New York City, NY. Jun 4, 2020.
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Influence of Knee Alignment on Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distances. Podium presentation, 2017 Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL. Apr 20, 2017.
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Variations in Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distances due to Tibial External and Valgus Rotations. Podium presentation, 2017 Cleveland Orthopaedic Society Resident Essay Contest. Cleveland, OH. Feb 11, 2017.
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Influence of Knee Alignment on Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Distances. Podium presentation, 70th Annual Post Graduate Day Scientific Session. Akron, OH. Jun 1, 2016.
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Influence of Knee Positioning on Tibial Tuberosity – Trochlear Groove Measurements: A Computational Modeling Study. Podium presentation, 29th Akron Combined Orthopaedic Research Day. Akron, OH. Sep 11, 2015.
- Smith BW, Miller EL, Gallo KA. MLK3: A Potential Target for Overcoming Resistance to Current Breast Cancer Therapies. Podium presentation. Seminar for the Research Training Program for Undergraduate Students in Biological and Mathematical Sciences, East Lansing, MI Apr 9, 2010.
Poster Presentations
- Smith B, Engel J, Fouad C, Lanzinger W. Volar Perilunate Dislocation: A Rare Variation of an Uncommon Injury. Case Report, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Scientific Session. Akron, Ohio. Jun 1, 2016. *1st place award*
- Smith BW, Millar EA, Jones KC, Elias JJ. Influence of Knee Alignment on Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove Distance. 2016 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. Mar 5-6, 2016.
Research Experience
- 2019-2020
Fellowship Research
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Outcomes of Multiple Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the
Treatment of Elbow Epicondylitis - 2017–2019
Residency Research
Cleveland Clinic – Akron General, Akron, OH
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
The Use of Routine Tobramycin Cement in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Hip
Arthroplasty, and Hemiarthroplasty: A Retrospective Chart Review - 2015–2017
Residency Research
Cleveland Clinic – Akron General, Akron, OH
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Variations in Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove and Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Distances due to Tibial External and Valgus Rotations. - 2012–2015
Medical School Research
University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Incidence and Injury Types in Motorcycle Collisions Involving Deer in Western New York. - 2008–2010
Research Assistant, Laboratory of Kathleen Gallo, Ph.D.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Department of Physiology
Participation in research training program for Undergraduate Students in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM)
Investigated role of MLK 3 as a potential target for circumventing resistance to current breast cancer therapies targeting HER2 and ER
Academic Honors/Awards & Notable Achievements
- 2018
American Orthopedic Association Resident Liaison - March 2018
AAOS Resident Assembly Career Development Committee Webinar Director
Beyond Wall Street: Alternative Investment Opportunities for the Orthopedic Surgeon - Jun 2016
70th Annual Post Graduate Day Scientific Session Category: Case Report Posters, Akron, Ohio
First place case report poster - 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Junior Nomination, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - 2011 – 2014
Dean’s Letter of Commendation, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - Aug 2011
Ironman Louisville Finisher, 7th out of 93 in age group, Louisville, KY - 2009
Physiology 425 Award, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - 2006 – 2010
Dean’s Letter, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Athletic Coverage
- New York Jets Football Team, NFL. Assistant Team Physician. Head Physician Dr. Kenneth Montgomery
- New York Islanders Ice Hockey Team, NHL. Assistant Team Physician. Head Physician Dr. Brian Neri
- Manhattanville College Athletics, NCAA. Assistant Team Physician. Head Physician Dr. Stephen Nicholas
- Sideline Team Physician Rye Neck High School Varsity Football
- Sideline Team Physician Akron City Series High School Football
- Pre-participation physical provider – Akron area high schools through Akron General Department of Sports Medicine
Interests
I enjoy playing hockey, hiking, backpacking, weightlifting, cycling, boating, and skiing. Avid traveler including international trips to Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and Tanzania.
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