Overview
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.”.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.
Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, Eagan, MN 55121
1285 Nininger Road, Suite 107, Hastings, MN 55033
2090 Woodwinds Drive, Check Directory For Floor, Woodbury, MN 55125
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren L. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren L. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren L. Smith by calling their office at 651-968-5201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren L. Smith a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren L. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lauren L. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren L. Smith is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Lauren L. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren L. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-968-5201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- BursitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.