Austin Smith, M.D.

Dr. Austin Smith is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive orthopedic care of the shoulder and hip. He performs a wide array of shoulder and hip procedures, including arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures, total joint replacement, and complex and revision surgery. Dr. Smith is trained in muscle-sparing anterior hip replacement and is one of a few shoulder surgeons trained in muscle-sparing shoulder replacement which preserves the rotator cuff muscles during shoulder replacement. He is dedicated to giving you the best outcome by providing the most up-to-date treatment options, including nonsurgical and ultrasound-guided treatment of the shoulder and hip joints. Dr. Smith believes in putting the patient first by providing compassionate care that is tailored to each patient’s individual needs and goals.

Dr. Smith earned a degree in engineering with honors and distinction at The University of Kansas, where he was awarded for his research in bone, cartilage, and tendon tissue engineering. He obtained his medical degree at The University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas, where he performed leading-edge bioengineering research in orthopedics and established an international collaboration in Argentina. Following medical school, he completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he received the first-place resident research award four years in a row. After residency, Dr. Smith completed additional training at a top fellowship in shoulder surgery with world-renowned experts at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He was awarded first place for his original research during his fellowship. Dr. Smith completed additional fellowship training in shoulder and hip surgery with an international fellowship in France and Switzerland, where he learned new and unique treatments from distinguished international experts.

From his exceptional background in engineering and international training, Dr. Smith provides the most advanced and best available treatments. He is actively involved in leading-edge research to develop groundbreaking technologies and treatments for his patients. He has authored many publications, book chapters, and technique guides. Dr. Smith has earned numerous research awards and has presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Smith speaks Spanish and is proud to provide care for Spanish-speaking patients and families. He is active in professional and mission work in Latin America.

Dr. Smith grew up in rural Kansas and comes from a small town, typical Midwest family. He and his wife, Kayla, like spending time with their family and enjoying Kansas City–style BBQ from the smoker. Growing up, Dr. Smith built a house from the ground up each summer with his father and brothers in the family business, leading to an interest in remodeling projects and working on cars. He built a Factory Five Racing sub-four-second kit car and has completed many remodeling projects.