New Upper Extremity Expert Dr. Derek Smith Joins Flagstaff Bone & Joint July 1

Derek B. Smith, M.D., fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, will join Flagstaff Bone & Joint, the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice. Starting July 1, Dr. Smith will be available to see patients in Flagstaff at 525 N. Switzer Canyon Drive, in Kingman at 2331 Hualapai Mountain Road and in Cottonwood at 480 S. Willard St. Patients in need of specialized care for the hand, wrist and elbow are encouraged to call the practice's Flagstaff or Cottonwood office at 928-773-2280 or the Kingman office at 928-692-9668 to schedule an appointment.

As a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Smith offers the highest level of treatment for hand, wrist and elbow needs. He specializes in a wide variety of advanced procedures and techniques to effectively diagnose and treat hand and upper extremity issues.

Dr. Smith offers evidence-based, minimally invasive treatment and care management for the following injuries and conditions:

• Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome.
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
• Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Extensor and flexor tendon injuries.
• Ganglion cysts.
• Golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow.
• Hand and wrist dislocations and fractures.
• Hand and wrist arthritis.
• Nerve damage and compression.
• Trigger finger.

“We are proud and excited to have Dr. Smith join our team of experts at Flagstaff Bone & Joint," said Darius Moezzi, M.D., Flagstaff Bone & Joint practice president and fellowship-trained, board-certified sports medicine surgeon. “He has spent years refining his skills to be able to provide expert hand, wrist and elbow care to help our community.”

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, Dr. Smith completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland. Following his residency, Dr. Smith underwent extensive specialty training by completing the Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship in Cincinnati through the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and TriHealth/Beacon Hand Surgery Specialists. Dr. Smith is also board-certified in orthopaedic surgery through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith, please call Flagstaff Bone & Joint's office in Flagstaff or Cottonwood at 928-773-2280 or the Kingman office at 928-692-9668.