Lance C. Smith, MD

About Dr. Smith

Dr. Lance Smith cares deeply for his patients and works hard to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual. He recognizes people are often scared to see a spine specialist because they feel their health issue may not have a solution. Dr. Smith knows it is important to establish trust and make patients feel comfortable, so they can be confident in his recommendation. His ultimate goal is for patients to feel like a member of his family, so they can talk openly and work together toward a positive course of action, whether surgical or non-surgical. Dr. Smith was raised in rural Missouri. His inspiration to become a physician came from his grandfather, who was a pharmacist in town. He enjoyed watching the impact his grandfather had on people's lives. Dr. Smith is a seasoned hunter and loves spending time outdoors. He and his wife, Kristen, have one child and another on the way. They work with several non-profit organizations to support the needs of the community. 

SCOPE OF CARE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Surgical Treatment of All Neck and Back Disorders
• Disc Herniations
• Stenosis
• Radiculopathy
• Spondylolisthesis
• Cervical Arthroplasty
• Fusion Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Myelopathy
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Deformity
• Decompression Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Pars Repair
• Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
• SI Joint
• Sacroiliitis and Arthropathy
• Spinal Nerve Compression
• Neurogenic Claudication
• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Spinal Cord Compression
• Spinal Fracture Care
• Lumbar Spine Injections
• Disc Replacement
• Non-Operative Care of the Spine
• Carpal Tunnel

Awards & Affiliations

MEMBERSHIPS

• Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• AO Spine

HONORS

• Ghazi Rayan Excellence Award for Orthopedic Research, University of Oklahoma Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, 2014
• Top Quality Improvement Project, Orthopedic Service Medical Student Rotation - Process Improvement, 37th Annual Visiting Professor, June 16-17, 2011, University of Oklahoma, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
• James B. Degner, MD Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2008
• Schiller F. Shore Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2007
• General Medical Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2006
• Mabel L. and Marshall B. Flowers Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2005
• Top Ten Cell and Tissue Biology Student, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2005
• Summa Cum Laude, Drury University, 2005
• Top Graduating Biology Student, Drury University, 2005
• Outstanding Chemistry Student, Drury Univesrity, 2002-2005
• Deans Award, Drury University, 2002-2005

Education

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Joseph Hoskins, PA-C