Lauren L. Smith, MD | Woodbury, MN | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Lauren L. Smith, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota and Wisconsin patients. She completed a hand surgery fellowship at the New York University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. “When I was choosing an orthopedic specialty, I wanted to focus on an area in which I could take care of people across the spectrum: children as well as older adults, trauma as well as nontraumatic injury, and hand surgery was a perfect fit,” Dr. Smith said. “Hand surgery also includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, nerve surgery, and microsurgery, all of which were appealing to me.”

accepting new patients
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45 Ratings
10 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Minnesota Medical School
45 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
3 office locations
Female

Patients praised Dr. Lauren Smith for her thoroughness, effective communication, and supportive care, highlighting her ability to clearly explain issues and answer questions during visits. Many patients appreciated her caring demeanor and felt that she consistently provided timely and helpful medical advice. There were no negative reviews or dissatisfaction expressed in the dataset, indicating a generally positive patient experience with Dr. Smith.

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I really respected my care provider. She was very knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Staff was courteous

August 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Smith was very thorough and listened to my concerns. She satisfactorily answered all my questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Great experience

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Staff was courteous

July 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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This was my first meet with this particular doctor and I was impressed with her communication skills, and efficiency during the session,

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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June 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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My care with Dr. Lauren Smith has been consistently timely, effective, and helpful.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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Staff was courteous

June 11th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Smith was very thorough at explaining my findings and moving forward

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June 10th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Smith does a great job explaining issues and answering questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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May 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Again Dr Smith and her team are awesome

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May 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Smith is a top notch and caring DR.

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May 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Not surprised now why Jean Kummer at Allina Clinic Hastings referred me to Dr Lauren Smith. She was great.

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May 1st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Woodbury

2090 Woodwinds DrWoodbury, MN 55125

Tel: (651) 968-5201

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Summit Orthopedics: Hastings

1285 Nininger Rd Ste 107Hastings, MN 55033

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Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eagan

2620 Eagan Woods DrEagan, MN 55121

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Lauren L Smith, MD	Dr. James De Lancy Kramer	Dr. Patrick D Albright	Dr. Dominik Fleifel
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
5 (45 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
10 Years of Experience	70 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Woodbury , MN	St. PAUL , MN	Minneapolis , MN	Detroit , MI
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Md School Of Medicine	Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hand Surgery (orthopedics)

Lauren L Smith holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2016.

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Lauren L Smith's NPI number is 1417301177.

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