Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > TX Providers > Sports Medicine Doctors

Dr. Brian Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, shoulder problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

2240 Gulf Freeway South
League City, TX 77573

(832) 505-1200

Dr. Brian Smith, MD is a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Brian Smith, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health.

Office Locations

UTMB Health

2240 Gulf Freeway South
League City, TX 77573

(832) 505-1200

open_in_new

301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555

open_in_new

UTMB Health

400 Harborside Drive Suite 109
Galveston, TX 77555

(409) 266-7846

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Brian Smith, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Brian Smith, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2012 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1076
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	1341
injections	1076
joint surgery	148
lower extremity surgery	113
minimally invasive procedures	105
reconstructive surgery	55
synovectomy	30
upper extremity surgery	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2013 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1043
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	1680
injections	1043
joint surgery	170
lower extremity surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	129
reconstructive surgery	41
synovectomy	30
upper extremity surgery	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	185
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	70
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2014 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1214
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	1845
injections	1214
joint surgery	179
lower extremity surgery	123
minimally invasive procedures	144
reconstructive surgery	50
synovectomy	42
upper extremity surgery	56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	206
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	78
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1267
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	1866
injections	1267
joint surgery	118
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	79
reconstructive surgery	39
synovectomy	30
upper extremity surgery	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	1122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	984
Black	434
Hispanic	222
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	754
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	162
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1293
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	1672
injections	1293
joint surgery	137
lower extremity surgery	98
minimally invasive procedures	100
reconstructive surgery	37
synovectomy	32
upper extremity surgery	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	183
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	77
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1321
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	1730
injections	1321
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	96
minimally invasive procedures	95
reconstructive surgery	29
synovectomy	36
upper extremity surgery	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	195
Hispanic	103
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	65
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1436
doctor visit	1063
injections	1436
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	29
synovectomy	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	158
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	61
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1447
doctor visit	1176
injections	1447
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	47
reconstructive surgery	27
synovectomy	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	152
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	74
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1168
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	972
injections	1168
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	43
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	126
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	59
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1294
doctor visit	1079
injections	1294
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	130
Hispanic	99
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	72
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1440
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	1154
injections	1440
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	64
reconstructive surgery	40
synovectomy	20
upper extremity surgery	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	142
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	79
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in League City, TX were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	1272
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	1416
injections	1272
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	82
minimally invasive procedures	77
reconstructive surgery	35
synovectomy	28
upper extremity surgery	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	173
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	488
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	96
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	218
85 and over	72
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	381

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Smith, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (1997)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UTMB Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 1232 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in League City, TX.

4.83

Overall Rating

(1232 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$455 ACCOLADE $267	Mako $108	TRIATHLON $62	Tritanium $18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$341 Navio Surgical System $314	NA $18	Biosure $9
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$104 Alps Plates and Instruments $104
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$100 NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $100
Medtronic, Inc.	$97 $97
Other	$197 Regeneten $75	EX NAILS $34	OFIRMEV $26	Endo Stapling $18	HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK $17	Other $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,193
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$100

Research Payments

Dr. Brian Smith, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $901.

Biography

Dr. Brian Smith sees patients in Galveston, TX and League City, TX. His medical specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Smith include knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and shoulder problems. He is affiliated with UTMB Faculty Group Practice. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). The average patient rating for Dr. Smith is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has an open panel in League City, TX according to UTMB Health.