Overview
Dr. William Zachary Smith, MD, DABA is the Founder and CEO of The Pain Smith and is one of the best pain management doctors in San Antonio. He is dual board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Electrical Engineering, during which time he worked for the United States Navy as a civilian doing sonar research. He worked at an engineering firm in Houston for several years, but after experiencing the healthcare system first-hand, he decided to switch careers and become a physician.
He completed his M.D. with Distinction in Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX. He then completed an Internship in Neurosurgery, a Residency in Anesthesiology and a Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. While in residency/fellowship, Dr. Smith was part of a study that performed interventional pain procedures as salvage therapy for critically ill Covid-19 patients.
Dr. Smith originally became interested in spine, neck, and nerve pain in college when his mother developed significant neck and arm pain. She first tried typical conservative treatments, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and oral medications. Ultimately, she underwent several surgeries and unfortunately developed complex regional pain syndrome that continues to affect her daily quality of life decades later.
“I was able to witness first hand how untreated pain syndromes can influence quality of life, and this helped to inspire me to become an interventional pain physician.”
When not working on the forefront of treating chronic pain, Dr. Smith resides in nearby New Braunfels with his wife, Leslie, and their son. He enjoys homebrewing his own beer, is an avid board game player, and loves to hike and kayak at the beautiful Canyon Lake.
His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, and Vertebroplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
731 Carnoustie Dr Ste 102, San Antonio, TX 78258
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Smith
Is Dr. William Smith a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Smith is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Pain, 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. William Smith specialize in?
While Dr. William Smith is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. William Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Smith has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. William Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. William Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic PainDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Pelvic Floor DysfunctionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.