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. Prior to the fellowship training, the orthopedic surgeon graduates from a medical school, spends one to two years in internship or basic surgery training, and then completes four years of residency in orthopaedic surgery.
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. Prior to the fellowship training, the orthopedic surgeon graduates from a medical school, spends one to two years in internship or basic surgery training, and then completes four years of residency in orthopaedic surgery.
About Dr. Smith
Dr. Ronald W. Smith has over 35 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.superdoctors.com
Education / Special Training
- Undergraduate: Pomona College, Claremont, CA (B.A.)
- Graduate: University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco (M.D.)
- Internship: Los Angeles County/Harbor General Hospital Torrance, CA
- Residency: Los Angeles County/Harbor General Hospital
General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery , Los Angeles, CA - Fellowship: Giannestras-Schmerge Fellowship for Orthopaedic Surgery of the Foot , Cincinnati, OH
Academic / Teaching Appointments
- Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA
- Foot Service, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
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American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
President 1998-1999
For information: www.aofas.org -
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Active Member
For information: www.aaos.org -
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate - American Medical Association
- Western Orthopaedic Association
- California Medical Association
- Los Angeles County Medical Association
Hospital Staff
- Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach
Board of Directors – Former Member - Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
- California Workers’ Compensation
Best Doctor Awards
- Listed in ‘Best Doctors in America’
For information: www.superdoctors.com - Listed in ‘Best Doctors in Los Angeles’
Military Service
- U.S. Navy: Naval Hospital and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA