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Derek D. Smith

Derek D. Smith, PA

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • McKay Dee Hospital

About Derek D. Smith

About The Provider

Derek Smith is a dedicated orthopedic physician assistant who works specifically with total joint surgery and spine surgery. He has extensive experience across diverse clinical environments and specialties as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory assistant, and radiology technologist assistant. He received his physician assistant degree from Quinnipiac University and his certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants. He is fluent in Spanish and adept at managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Locations

  1. McKay Dee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic - South

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate: Quinnipiac University, Physician Assistant, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2017

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

150 ratings, 21 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 2/12/2026

    An all around good kid.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    He answered my questions and was very kind.

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

    Explained everything to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Derek was great in explaining that he would do the trigger shot on me that day. But when I come back in to see the doctor in January, there will be options for us to go over, to help relieve my back.

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

    He was pleasant and reassuring.

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

    Professional and friendly attitude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Great guy, explains things well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    patient, knowledgeable, forthcoming; I'm a person who needs to know the down and dirty of my situation so that I can make informed decisions regarding my care, I'm not gonna faint at the information provided.

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

    Derek is a good listener. He made sure to address my issues and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Excellent source of information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    See other comment....

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Smith is a very good listener and has a great bedside manner. He gives a great injection.

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

    He's good at his job .Made the visit nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Kind and concerned.

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

    Derek was amazing. Really listened to what I was saying. I felt like he looked at me as a person not just another patient to hurry out the door

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Understood my issue and thoroughly explained my options. Very personable.

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

    He was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Derek listened to my concerns and made treatment suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Derrick is well informed and skilled. He was kind and answered my questions. Very thorough.

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

    very pleased

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

    Derek takes the time to check and explain everything to me. Very thoughtful with my care.