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Walter Smith

Walter Smith, MD

Orthopedic Sports MedicineShoulder and Elbow Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

About Walter Smith

Faculty Appointment

Assistant Professor

Video

Locations

  1. Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Medicine Gardendale
  2. Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands
  3. Highlands Sports Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands

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 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    I really appreciated the time Dr Smith spent with me explaining my options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    The doctor and nurses are patient and they take time to explain and make you understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Professional, time was great and everyone was friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    The doctor and entire staff has been so friendly and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Fast, efficient systems in place. Friendly, professional staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    AWESOME 😀

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Awesome Dr.Smith

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Greatful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    The best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    The health professionals are always so knowledgeable , kind and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Caring and skilled medical professionals providing excellent healthcare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Smith is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Proifessnal staff and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Walt Smith saved my arm. And I was extremely grateful. He did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Everyone professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    I was extremely please with Dr.Smith, everyone and everything!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Clean and great staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Great care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    The doctor explains my procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Short wait time, very friendly and professional. I love Dr. Smith

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    My doctor was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    You all are very nice and helpful 😊

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Good patient care nice and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    The staff are friendly and professional great experience with my shoulder surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I received excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Very efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    It's a very good hospital.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Extremely good 👍

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Excellent team. Would recommend to anyone who needs sports' medicine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Low wait time and great doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Every one so super sweet. Thanks [Name]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I have the best experience with my Doctors and their staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    The entire experience has been very professional, courteous, and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    excellent staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Awesome service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    I was in and out within 30 minutes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Very appreciative and thanks God bless.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Experience with the doctor and the fact that I did not have to wait very long.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Everyone was very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Only they are concerned and go beyond any other place that we have been to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Professionals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Yes the doctor treated me great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Talking with Dr. Walter Smith

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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!!