P. Bertil Smith, MD
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Assistant Clinical Professor
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Dr Smith grew up in Southern California and graduated from medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. He went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following residency, Dr Smith finished a year of fellowship training in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, studying under internationally renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Michael J. Coughlin. Dr Smith has published articles on the subjects of ankle and hindfoot arthritis, tendon reconstruction and bunion deformities. He is married and enjoys skiing, camping and travel. |
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Education: |
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine San Francisco CA Doctor of Medicine |
| Training: | Idaho Foot & Ankle Fellowship under Michael J. Coughlin, MD Boise ID Residence in Orthopaedic Surgery Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda CA |
| Clinical Interests: | Total ankle arthroplasty/replacement, sports injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, osteochondral lesions, cartilage injuries, stress fractures, Achilles tendon, tendon transfers, arthritis, flat foot deformity, fractures, dislocations, post-traumatic reconstruction, hallux valgus/bunion, hallux rigidus, forefoot pathology |
| Hospital Affiliations: | UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest |
| Office Addresses: | Perlman Ambulatory Care Center 9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA 92037 For an appointment call: 858-657-8200 UCSD Medical Center North 200 West Arbor Drive San Diego CA 92103 For an appointment call: 619-543-6312 |
