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Practice contact
801-662-5600
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Suite 455
Salt Lake City Utah 84113
John T. Smith MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Spine Specialty
Surgeon
Primary Practice: Primary Children's Hospital Pediatric Orthopaedics
Primary Hospital: PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Practice Contact

Office Address
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Suite 455
Salt Lake City Utah 84113
Phone
801-662-5600

Biography

Dr. Smith is a Professor, in the Department of Orthopaedics, practicing at Primary Children’s Medical Center and the University of Utah. His current practice is focused on the treatment of spine deformities in children and adolescents. Dr. Smith received his M.D. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his residency at the University of Utah and did a fellowship in pediatric Orthopaedics and spinal deformities at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. He is the Director of the Pediatric Scoliosis Clinic. His research interests focus on pediatric spine disorders, fractures, and cost-effective care. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center. He has been involved in the development of the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) and its use in children with neuromuscular scoliosis. Dr. Smith also serves as a consultant for the State of Utah through the Children With Special Healthcare Needs traveling to rural areas such as St. George, Price and Richfield treating children.
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Primary Practice

Primary practice
Primary Children's Hospital Pediatric Orthopaedics

Hospital Affiliations

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PRIMARY HOSPITAL
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
(801) 662-1000

Education & Training

FELLOWSHIP
Scottish Rite Hospital
RESIDENCY
University of Utah
MEDICAL / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
University of Florida