Specializing in
Hip & Knee SurgeryBoard Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Eric L. Smith, M.D, FAAOS, FAOA, FAAHKSBoard Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic SurgeonChairman of the Department of Orthopedics at New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH)
Eric L. Smith, MD, FAOA is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacement, reconstructive surgery and revision surgery of the hip and knee at New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH). Dr. Smith is Chair of the Department of Orthopedics at NEBH. Dr. Smith plays an active role in the Otto E.
Honors & Awards
The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) 2016
Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022
Boston Magazine2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022
Resident Teaching Award, Department of Orthopaedics2010
Norman T. Kirk Award 47th Annual Meeting, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeon2005
Excellence in Research Award, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine2005
Resident Research Award, Hawaiian Orthopaedic Association2000
Patient Choice Award 2012
Patient Testimonials
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Dr. Smith took my case after 4 others gave me no hope. 3 year old knee replacement left me unable to walk upstairs or ride a bike. Was told that I would need a walker in my 70's. I was 68 and a half when Dr. Smith took the case and said he would make my life better. Surgery was said to be much harde...
~William Campbell~ -
Dr. Smith preformed my surgery on May 14, 2026. My life is changed. I can now walk without pain. I attend PT twice a week. I have lost 16 pounds since surgery. I had no complications following surgery. I am so grateful to him for giving me my life back. Thank you.~Katherine Nystrom~
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Dr. Eric Smith performed my hip replacement about a year ago at the Dedham facility, and I can't praise him, and his staff enough for how satisfied I've been since!
The entire experience was pain free, and a fairly quick recovery.
I would strongly encourage anyone in need of a hip to ...~John Creedon~
Revision Hip Replacement
Revision hip replacement is a complex surgical procedure in which all or part of a previously implanted hip joint is replaced with a new artificial hip joint. Total hip replacement surgery is an option to relieve severe arthritis pain that limits your daily activities.
Revision Knee
Replacement
Revision knee replacement surgery involves replacing a part or all your previous knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis. Although total knee replacement surgery is successful.
Publications
Intraosseous Regional Administration of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review Intraosseous regional administration (IORA) of antibiotics after tourniquet inflation has recently been introduced as a technique to deliver antibiotics directly to the surgical site among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Patient Education & Resources
Locations & Directions
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830 Boylston Street
Ste 106, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467Tel :Fax :M-F 8:30am-4:30pm, Tue 8:30am-4pm, Fri 8am-12pm -
40 Allied Drive, Suite 106,
Dedham, MA 02026Tel :Fax :1st Tuesday of the Month only 9am-4pm
