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Walter Smith, MD

Walter Smith, MD
Orthopedic Sports MedicineShoulder and Elbow Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Walter Smith
Faculty Appointment
Assistant Professor
Video
Locations
- Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Medicine Gardendale
- 960 Rocket Way, Floor 1, Gardendale, AL 35071
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- phone: 205-930-8339
- Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands
- 1201 11th Avenue South, Floor 2, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-930-8339
- Highlands Sports Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands
- 1201 11th Avenue South, Floor 3, Birmingham, AL 35205
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- phone: 205-930-8339
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Texas Orthopaedic Hospital/Fondren Orthopaedic Group, 2024
- Residency: University of Alabama Hospital, 2023
- Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2018
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
159 ratings, 64 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Everyone was so nice during my visit. The appointment happened on time and everyone allowed for as much time as needed during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
The medical staff is very friendly and helpful. My doctor is also very friendly and extremely talented. I'm grateful that Dr. Smith did my surgery. However, the admission staff is terrible, they are more concerned with their phones or talking to one another than helping the patient. Extremely frustrating and unprofessional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
I really appreciated the time Dr Smith spent with me explaining my options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
The doctor and nurses are patient and they take time to explain and make you understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Professional, time was great and everyone was friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
It was one of the best experiences at a doctor I've had! Walt was cool and felt like he really cared about figuring out what was going on with my shoulder!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
The doctor and entire staff has been so friendly and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Fast, efficient systems in place. Friendly, professional staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
AWESOME 😀
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Awesome Dr.Smith
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Greatful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
The health professionals are always so knowledgeable , kind and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Caring and skilled medical professionals providing excellent healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
My husband and I are both highly impressed with Dr. Walt Smith and his staff!! I know I am in good hands for my upcoming surgery on February 6!! So blessed to have such great health care at UAB❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr Smith is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Walter Smith is my physician and am extremely pleased with the results from my surgery along with his professionalism and spending ample time with me answering any questions that I might have! UAB is the Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Proifessnal staff and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Walt Smith saved my arm. And I was extremely grateful. He did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Everyone professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
I was extremely please with Dr.Smith, everyone and everything!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Clean and great staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
The doctor explains my procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Short wait time, very friendly and professional. I love Dr. Smith
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
My doctor was awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
You all are very nice and helpful 😊
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
It is so clean and the people there are so nice and helpful. I prefer Gardendale UAB over other facilities
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Good patient care nice and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Really appreciated the speed and professionalism of everyone there. This was the first surgeon to tell me that something could be done about my issue so it was nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Smith is amazingly great and his group from the receptionist to the nurses are great thank you 🙏🏻
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
The staff are friendly and professional great experience with my shoulder surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I received excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Smith is the most caring Dr there is. He listens to you and he believes in making sure his patients are really doing well. His team of nurses are amazing kind and they help make you feel cared for. Specially Ms. Holly, she always make sure she meets her patients need. I am grateful to have such a great provider and nursing staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
It's a very good hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Extremely good 👍
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Great care by Dr. Smith, all the nurses in 5-North, and all the ancillary staff in every department! Thanks to all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Thank y'all for being able to see us even though we were late! And for helping us get the imaging all transferred in! Healthcare is notorious for last minute details coming up, but navigating the nonsense isn't the end of the world with y'all acting as a good support network!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Excellent team. Would recommend to anyone who needs sports' medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Low wait time and great doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Every one so super sweet. Thanks [Name]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
I have the best experience with my Doctors and their staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
The entire experience has been very professional, courteous, and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
excellent staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
The only thing I would say is it could be a little cleaner. Not the sports med office,it was clean, but the overall lobby and halls
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Awesome service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
I was in and out within 30 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Very appreciative and thanks God bless.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
I would like to think the staff for all they do to make you feel like family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Experience with the doctor and the fact that I did not have to wait very long.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Everyone was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Only they are concerned and go beyond any other place that we have been to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
I've had this injury for over 3 years. Doctor Smith is the 11th doctor I've seen for it and dont even have a diagnosis. Dr. Smith diagnosed and had a treatment plan my first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Great front desk, imaging techs, assistants, and MD team. Was on time for my appointment but still waited some 15-20 extra.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Yes the doctor treated me great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Talking with Dr. Walter Smith
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Smith's bedside manners were something that I thought no longer existed. He was very thorough, compassionate, and caring! Definitely my new ortho physician!!