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Dr. Preston James Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), knee problems, and more.

630 North Alvernon Way Suite 351
Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 881-2600

Dr. Preston James Smith, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Tucson, AZ specializing in sports medicine, general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Preston James Smith, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, TMC Health, TMC MEDICAL NETWORK and Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

10350 E. Drexel Road #220
Tucson, AZ 85747

Address:

630 North Alvernon Way Suite 351
Tucson, AZ 85711

Some issues Dr. Preston James 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.

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.

doctor visit	16

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	67
doctor visit	230
hospital care	16
injections	67
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	21
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	100
doctor visit	275
fracture surgery	9
hospital care	30
injections	100
inpatient care	30
lower extremity surgery	8
musculoskeletal imaging	12
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	31
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

aspiration	96
doctor visit	264
fracture surgery	28
hospital care	62
injections	96
inpatient care	62
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	21
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	21

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	48
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

aspiration	86
doctor visit	197
fracture surgery	37
hospital care	58
injections	86
inpatient care	58
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	36
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	38
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

aspiration	119
doctor visit	279
injections	119
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Preston James Smith, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tucson, AZ were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	211
fracture surgery	25
hospital care	41
injections	93
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	22
musculoskeletal imaging	16
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston James Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	16
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Preston James Smith, MD From 2017 - 2022

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

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Preston James Smith, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Carondelet Health Network

TMC Health

TMC MEDICAL NETWORK

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$18,616 $18,616
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$12,750 $12,750
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,536 Oxford-Knees $2,126	Oxford $750	Persona $540	Knee Creations Brand $68	Comp Primary Revision Stem $52
ImpactOrtho, Inc.	$1,391 $1,391
Desert Mountain Medical	$1,308 $1,308
Other	$2,548 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $753	Mako $699	ACCOLADE $123	Knee $113	Zilretta $98	Other $762

**Types of Payments**
Education	$21,391
Grant	$10,000
Travel and Lodging	$6,928
Food and Beverage	$1,831

Biography

Dr. Preston Smith practices general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Smith include hip replacement, strains, and knee problems. He is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Smith speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Carondelet Health Network and TMC Health. Dr. Smith has an open panel in Tucson, AZ according to Doctor.com.