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Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD

(Dr. Kenneth Ronald Smith, MD)
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Professional interests include: nerve decompression surgery, knee replacement, trauma, and more.
322 East Hospital Road
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD is an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital.

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Office Locations

Citizens Memorial Hospital

1155 W. Parkview Street Suite 2d
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2663
(417) 777-2666
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Citizens Memorial Hospital

322 East Hospital Road
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-2118
(417) 876-2175
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Some issues Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 253
doctor visit 652
hip imaging 223
hospital care 11
injections 253
inpatient care 11
joint surgery 67
lower extremity surgery 67
musculoskeletal imaging 1035
pelvic imaging 39
reconstructive surgery 67
thoracic (chest) imaging 47
X-rays 1121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

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

aspiration 246
doctor visit 703
hip imaging 260
injections 246
joint surgery 63
lower extremity surgery 63
musculoskeletal imaging 1014
reconstructive surgery 63
thoracic (chest) imaging 35
X-rays 1112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 179
Female 355
Age
From 65 to 74 216
From 75 to 84 163
85 and over 73
Less than 65 82

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 24
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 150
doctor visit 387
hip imaging 142
injections 150
joint surgery 59
lower extremity surgery 59
musculoskeletal imaging 491
reconstructive surgery 59
thoracic (chest) imaging 44
X-rays 577

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 143
Female 248
Age
From 65 to 74 183
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 45
Less than 65 50

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 26
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

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

aspiration 194
doctor visit 485
hip imaging 212
injections 194
joint surgery 56
lower extremity surgery 56
musculoskeletal imaging 685
reconstructive surgery 56
thoracic (chest) imaging 72
X-rays 757

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 324
Female 538
Age
From 65 to 74 402
From 75 to 84 234
85 and over 112
Less than 65 114

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

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 170
doctor visit 456
injections 170
joint surgery 63
lower extremity surgery 63
musculoskeletal imaging 577
reconstructive surgery 63
thoracic (chest) imaging 67
X-rays 644

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 263
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 59
Less than 65 50

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

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 139
doctor visit 306
injections 139
joint surgery 48
lower extremity surgery 48
musculoskeletal imaging 467
reconstructive surgery 48
thoracic (chest) imaging 72
X-rays 539

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 223
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 36
Less than 65 34

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

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 145
doctor visit 279
injections 145
joint surgery 41
lower extremity surgery 41
musculoskeletal imaging 399
reconstructive surgery 41
X-rays 399

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 174
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 24
Less than 65 38

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

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration 134
doctor visit 263
injections 134
joint surgery 21
lower extremity surgery 21
musculoskeletal imaging 147
reconstructive surgery 21
X-rays 147

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 242
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 32
Less than 65 17

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

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

aspiration 119
doctor visit 261
injections 119
musculoskeletal imaging 81
X-rays 81

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 146
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 32
Less than 65 22

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

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 16
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

aspiration 67
doctor visit 200
injections 67
musculoskeletal imaging 43
X-rays 43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 95
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 18
Less than 65 18

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

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 15
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

aspiration 60
doctor visit 230
injections 60
musculoskeletal imaging 49
X-rays 49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 125
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 21
Less than 65 30

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

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

aspiration 68
doctor visit 179
injections 68
musculoskeletal imaging 50
spinal procedures 11
X-rays 61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 85
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 20
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bolivar, MO were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

aspiration 145
doctor visit 366
hip imaging 209
hospital care 11
injections 145
inpatient care 11
joint surgery 52
lower extremity surgery 52
musculoskeletal imaging 419
pelvic imaging 39
reconstructive surgery 52
spinal procedures 11
thoracic (chest) imaging 56
X-rays 460

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD.

Gender
Female 200
Male 120
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 20
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 98
85 and over 39
Less than 65 39
65 to 74 143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Citizens Memorial Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 265 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth Ron Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bolivar, MO. 

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Overall Rating
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $224 Journey II XR
$224
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $184 XARELTO
$184
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. $155 EUFLEXXA
$155
Acera Surgical, Inc. $139 Restrata Wound Matrix
$139
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $129 SYNVISC-ONE
$90 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$39
Other $682 Zilretta
$201 		HAMMERLOCK
$122 		Calcar Replacement
$67 		Prolia
$60 		WOUND THERAPEUTICS
$53 		Other
$180
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,294
Travel and Lodging $201
Education $18

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Smith's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has indicated that his clinical interests include knee replacement, nerve decompression surgery, and soft tissue infection. Patients gave Dr. Smith an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Smith completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas. Dr. Smith is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital.

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