David Smith
Brooklyn
Summary
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sports Medicine & Joint Reconstruction 9 years of progressive experience across academic medical centers and private practice. Expertise in minimally invasive procedures, complex trauma reconstruction, and athletic injury management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
NYU Langone Orthopedic Center
01.2023 - Current
- Lead surgical team performing 250+ annual procedures (arthroscopy, TKA, THA)
- Developed accelerated rehab protocol reducing average recovery time
- Train 3 ortho residents annually
Orthopedic Trauma Specialist
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed high-volume trauma caseload (50+ cases/month) in Level II trauma center
- Implemented fracture reduction protocol decreasing OR time
- Served on hospital's Surgical Quality Improvement Committee
Sports Medicine Fellow
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in 150+ complex shoulder/knee reconstructions under Dr. James Andrews
- Provided sideline coverage for NYC FC (MLS) and Wagner College athletics
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Completed 1,200+ surgical cases across all orthopedic subspecialties
- Chief Resident (2019-2020); created resident arthroscopy training curriculum
Research Fellow
Columbia Orthopedics
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Investigated cartilage regeneration techniques; co-authored 2 peer-reviewed papers
Surgical Intern
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New York University
New York, NY01.2010
Skills
- Arthroscopy
- Joint Replacement
- Fracture Fixation
- Cartilage Restoration
- NAVIO Robotics
- 3D Surgical Planning
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections
- Epic
- Cerner
- Allscripts
Certification
- New York State Medical License
- ABOS Board Certified, #98765
- DEA Registration, 1234567
- ATLS Certified (American College of Surgeons)
- FAAOS (Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
Skills And Expertise
Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement, Fracture Fixation, Cartilage Restoration, NAVIO Robotics, 3D Surgical Planning, Ultrasound-Guided Injections, Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Medical Spanish (conversational)
Affiliations
- American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Selected Publications
- Biodegradable Scaffolds for Osteochondral Defect Repair, J Bone Joint Surg, 01/2021, 103, 2, e12
- Return-to-Play Metrics After ACL Reconstruction in Elite Athletes, Am J Sports Med, 08/2019, 47, 8, 1892-1900
- Opioid-Sparing Protocols in Total Joint Arthroplasty, J Arthroplasty, 07/2018, 33, 7S, S142-S146
Timeline
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
NYU Langone Orthopedic Center
01.2023 - Current
Orthopedic Trauma Specialist
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sports Medicine Fellow
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2020 - 01.2021
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Research Fellow
Columbia Orthopedics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Surgical Intern
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New York University
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Weill Cornell Medical College
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