Dr. Brian Smith, MD

Dr. Brian Smith is an orthopedic surgeon with 44 years of experience specializing in pediatric orthopedic conditions. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, followed by residency training in general surgery and orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, plus specialized pediatric orthopedics training at Children's Hospital. Dr. Smith holds board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Smith practices at Yale New Haven Hospital with locations throughout Connecticut, including Hartford, Farmington, and Westport. He focuses on treating children and teens with spinal conditions such as scoliosis and back pain. His approach includes both non-surgical treatments like physical therapy and strength training, as well as specialized assessments like the Risser sign evaluation for scoliosis progression. Patients rate Dr. Smith 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.