Dr. David Gail Smith, MD

Dr. David Smith is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, bringing five decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex bone, joint, and hand conditions. Dr. Smith communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Smith practices at East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health and University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, both located in San Diego, California. He treats patients with meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, and rotator cuff injuries. His surgical expertise includes shoulder instability procedures and arthroscopic surgery techniques, particularly shoulder arthroscopic surgery and acromioplasty. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.