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 top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.
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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 Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren 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 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 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 Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren 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 Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- 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.
- Experienced
- 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.
- SynovitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.