Dr. Smith is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction. His clinical focus includes forefoot deformities (such as bunions), total ankle replacement and revisions, limb salvage, and lower extremity deformity correction. He has a particular interest in soft tissue balancing, tendon reconstruction, and minimally invasive techniques. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care.
Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he led a student research team focused on regenerative tissue technology and presented and published extensively. He completed his residency at Ohio Health in Columbus, OH, followed by a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle reconstruction at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, OH.
During his training, Dr. Smith pursued advanced coursework in limb preservation and deformity correction, even developing a program at his fellowship that is still in use today on such topics.
His patient care philosophy emphasizes a holistic, non-operative approach when possible, including ortho-biologic treatments, nutrition, and integrative medical solutions including hormones. He describes his role as not just the carpenter to your problem but the architect for a complete solution.
Dr. Smith has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and numerous chapters in the top orthopedic foot ankle journals and textbooks in the world. A respected international speaker, he has lectured in more than a dozen countries and is active in major professional organizations such as AOFAS, AAOS, and ACFAS. His current research includes forefoot deformities such as hallux valgus (bunions), and all associated deformities related to these areas, as well as total ankle replacement and revision.
In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys being with his amazing wife, who is an ophthalmologist, and his two awesome boys. He loves outdoor adventures such as mountain biking and snowboarding, as well as numerous outdoor pursuits.
Professional Profile
Education
- Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Columbus, OH
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH
- Internship, Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA
- Master of Biomedical Science, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA
Professional Associations
- American Orthopedic Society of 3D Printing, Founding Member
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
Education
- Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Columbus, OH
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH
- Internship, Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA
- Master of Biomedical Science, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA
Professional Associations
- American Orthopedic Society of 3D Printing, Founding Member
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
Publications
Articles McAleer JP, DeCarbo WT, Dayton PD, Hatch DJ, Santrock RD,
Smith WB. A Simplified Preoperative Radiographic Assessment
for Metatarsus Adductus Associated with Hallux Valgus. Foot and
Ankle Specialist. (Accepted for Publication 07 March 2024).
McAleer JP, Dayton P, DeCarbo W, Hatch DJ, Smith WB, Ray JJ,
Santrock RD. A systematic approach the surgical correction of
combined hallux valgus and metatarsus adductus deformities.
JFAS Sept/Oct 2021 60(5): 1048-1053.
DeCarbo W, Dayton P, Smith WB, McAleer JP, Hatch DJ, Ray JJ,
Santrock RD. Triplanar correction for first metatarsophalangeal
fusion. JFAS Sept/Oct 2021 60(5): 1044-1047.
Hatch DJ, Dayton P, DeCarbo W, McAleer JP, Ray JJ, Santrock
RD, Smith WB. Analysis of shortening and elevation of the first
ray with instrumented triplane first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis.
FAO. 2020 5(4).
Vaida J, Ray J, Shackleford, TL, DeCarbo WT, Hatch DJ, Dayton
P, McAleer JP, Smith WB, Santrock, RD. Effect on Foot width
with triplanar tarsometatarsal arthrodesis for hallux valgus. FAO.
July 2020 5(3).
Smith WB, Santrock RD, Hatch DJ, Dayton P, McAleer JP,
DeCarbo WT. Triplanar correction of hallux valgus deformity: An
update on the lapiplasty® system. TFAS (special focus edition)
accepted for publication 2019.
Ray JR, Koay J, Dayton PD, Hatch DJ, Smith WB, Santrock RD.
Multicenter Early Radiographic Outcomes of Triplanar
Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing. Foot
Ankle Int. 2019 May 14th .
Hatch DJ, Santrock RD, Smith B, Dayton P, Weil L Jr. Triplane
Hallux Abducto Valgus Classification. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018
May 18th.Dayton P, Hatch DJ, Santrock RD, Smith B. Biomechanical
Characteristics of Biplane Multiplanar Tension-side Fixation for
Lapidus Fusion. J Foot Ankle Surg. July 2018; 57(766-770).
Smith WB, Dayton P, Santrock RD, Hatch DJ. Understanding
Frontal Plane Correction in Hallux Valgus Repair. Clin Podiatr
Med Surg. January 2018:35((27-36).
Dayton P, Ferguson J, Hatch D, Santrock R, Scanlan S, Smith
WB. Comparison of the Mechanical Characteristics of a
Universal Small Biplane Plating Technique Without Compression
Screw and Single Anatomic Plate with Compression Screw. J Foot
Ankle Surg. May-June 2016:55(567-571).
Smith WB. Guest Editorial TFAS Special Focus: Lesser Toes
Part II. Tech Foot Ankle Surg. November 2014:13(4).
Feinblatt J, Smith WB. Lesser Metatarsal Metallic
Hemiarthroplasty. Tech Foot Ankle Surg. November
2014:13(4).
Smith WB. Guest Editorial: TFAS Special Focus: Forefoot and
Lesser Toe Challenges. Tech Foot Ankle Surg. September
2014:13(3).
Smith WB. Sinus Tarsi Approach for Calcaneal Fractures. Tech
Foot Ankle Surg. 2013:12(3).
Deol P, Smith WB, Cuttica D, Berlet GC. “Osteochondral
Lesions of the Talus: Size, Age, and Predictors of Outcome.” Foot
Ankle Clin. 2013;18(1).
Cuttica D, Smith WB, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC.
Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial
Plafond. Foot Ankle Int. 2012:33(8).
Smith WB, Moore CA. A Proposed Treatment Algorithm for
Midfoot Charcot Arthropathy. Foot Ankle Spec. 2012
Feb;5(1):60-64.
Cuttica DJ, Smith WB, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC.
Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial
Plafond. Foot Ankle Int. 2012:33(8).
Cuttica D, Smith WB, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC.
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus and Predictors of Outcome:
Size MattersDeCarbo WT, Berlet GC, Hyer CF, Smith WB. Single-screw
Fixation for the Subtalar Joint Fusion does not increase Nonunion
Rate. Foot Ankle Spec. 2009:2(6).
Smith, WB, Hyer CF, DeCarbo WT, Berlet GC, Lee, TH.
Opening Wedge Osteotomies for Correction of Hallux Valgus: A
review of wedge plate fixation. Foot Ankle Spec 2009:2(6).
Smith WB, Berlet GC. “Posterior Ankle Impingement: The role
of posterior ankle arthroscopy.” Tech Foot Ankle Surg.
2009:8(2).
Philbin TM, Landis GS, Smith WB. “Peroneal Tendon Injuries.”
J Am Acad Ortho Surg. 17(5), 306-317, May 2009.
Cuttica D, DeCarbo WT, Smith WB, Berlet GC. “New
Intramedullary Implant for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
Arthrodesis. Tech Foot Ankle Surg. 7(3), 203-206, September
2008.
Smith WB, Mehlman CT. “The Effects of Radiographic
Evaluation on the Treatment and Outcomes of Pediatric Triplane
Ankle Fractures.” Orthopedics. October 2006.
Smith WB, Lewbart M, Groff B, DeMarsico A, Greene CH.
Infra-Renal Aortic Replacement Using a Full Circumference
Small-Intestine Submucosa Allograft. Journal of Investigative
Surgery. May 2004.
Smith WB, Greene CH, DeMarsico A. The Application of SIS
(Small Intestine Submucosa) as an Alternative Vascular Graft.
Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.
Vol. 45(1) 19-22, June 2001.
Chapters Manchanda, K, Smith, WB, Lalli. T. “Midfoot and Hindfoot
Arthrodesis”. Orthopedic Knowledge Update: Foot and Ankle 7.
Ed. Chou, LB. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
2024.
Easley ME, Dayton PD, DeCarbo WT, Hatch DJ, McAleer JP,
Smith WB, Santrock RD. Correction of Hallux Valgus with and
without Metatarsus Adductus: Chapter 4 - Masters Techniques in
Foot and Ankle Surgery, 4th ed. Editor: Ellis S. Wolters Kluwer
Health, 2024.
Smith WB, Deol PSP. “TAR Primary Options”. Essential Foot
and Ankle Surgical Techniques. Ed. Hyer C, Berlet GC, PhilbinTM, Bull P, Prissel M. Springer International Publishing. August
2019.
Smith WB, Daigre J. “Charcot Midfoot” Essential Foot and Ankle
Surgical Techniques. Ed. Hyer C, Berlet GC, Philbin TM, Bull P,
Prissel M. Springer International Publishing. August 2019.
Smith WB, Watson BC, Reb CW. “Lapidus HAV Correction.”
Essential Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques. Ed. Hyer C, Berlet
GC, Philbin TM, Bull P, Prissel M. Springer International
Publishing. August 2019.
Smith WB, Hamilton CA, Huff LW. “Plantar Heel Pain: Plantar
Fasciitis and Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment” Essential Orthopedics
2nd Ed. Miller MD, Hart JA, MacKnight JM. Elsevier, Inc. Jan
2020.
Smith WB, Ergen T. “Ankle Sprain”. Essential Orthopedics 2 nd
Ed. Miller MD, Hart JA, MacKnight JM. Elsevier, Inc. Jan 2020.
Smith WB, Pacana MJ. “Plantar Fascia Injections”. Essential
Orthopedics 2nd Ed. Miller MD, Hart JA, MacKnight JM.
Elsevier, Inc. Jan 2020.
Smith WB. “Jones’ Fracture.” Chapman’s Comprehensive
Orthopedic Surgery 4 th Edition. Ed. Giza E. JP Brothers Medical
Publication. July 2018.
Santrock RD, Smith B. Hallux Valgus Deformity and Treatment:
A Three-Dimensional Approach: Modified Technique for Lapidus
Procedure. Foot Ankle Clin. June 2018:23(281-295).
Smith WB, Cottom J. “STAR total ankle arthroplasty”. Primary
and Revision Total Ankle Replacement: Evidence-Based Surgical
Management. Ed. Berlet GC, Hyer C. Springer Science, 2016.
Smith WB, Berlet GC. “Total Ankle Arthroplasty.” Orthopedic
Knowledge Update: Foot and Ankle 5. Ed. Cohen, BE. American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 2014.
Smith WB, Daubert R. “Hammertoe and MTP Instability in the
Athlete.” Sports Injuries of the Foot: Evolving Diagnosis and
Treatment. Ed. Philbin TM. Springer Science, 2014
Smith WB, Berlet GC, Philbin TM. “Turf Toe Injuries.”
Operative Techniques: Foot and Ankle. Ed. Pfeffer G, Hinterman
B, Easley M, Frey C, Sands A. Elsevier, 2008.Smith WB. “Achilles Tendon Disorders.” Surgical Techniques in
Orthopaedics. Ed. Philbin TM. Rosemont: American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2008.
Smith WB. The Experimental Cardiovascular
Graft Surgery Program Pre-Workshop Booklet, Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic Medicine Press, Year 2000, 4 th Edition,
pp.45-51, 62-70.
Posters
McAleer JP, DiGeorgio C, Dayton PD, DeCarbo WT, Santrock
RD, Hatch DJ, Easley ME, Smith WB. Inter- and Intra-rater
reliability of the Plumbline: A novel radiographic method of
metatarsus adductus assessment. ACFAS 2024 Poster Competition.
McAleer JP, Dayton P, DeCarbo, WT, Duke W, Hatch DJ, Smith
WB, Santrock RD, Easley M. Radiographic Outcomes Following
Multi-Joint Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis of Combined
Hallux Valgus and Metatarsus Adductus Deformities. ACFAS
Poster Competition, 2022 Feb.
Smith WB, Melton W. Frontal Plane Rotation of the 1st
Metatarsal in Relation to Arch Height. AOFAS Summer
Meeting, Toronto, Ontario. July 2016.
Smith WB, Dayton P, Hatch D, Weil L, Santrock R.
Comparison of the Mechanical Characteristics of a Universal
Small Bi-Planar Plating Technique to Single Anatomic Plate
with Compression Screw. AOFAS Summer Meeting. Long Beach,
CA. July 2015.
Smith WB, Steinlauf S, Gaski GE. Open Treatment and Internal
Fixation of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures in
High-Risk Patients Utilizing the Sinus Tarsi Approach.
IFFAS/AOFAS Summer Meeting. Chicago, IL. September 2014.
Smith WB. Minimally Invasive Approach (MIS) to Calcaneal
Fractures: Can it improve soft tissue and wound
complications? AOFAS Summer Meeting. San Diego, CA. July
2012.Smith WB, Putman R. Base opening wedge (BOW)
osteotomies for HAV correction: Does it increase the length of
the 1st metatarsal? AOFAS Summer Meeting. San Diego, CA.
July 2012.
Smith WB, Hyer CF, Berlet GC, DeCarbo, WT, Lee TH. Opening
Wedge Osteotomies of the Proximal First Metatarsal for
Correction of Hallux Valgus: A Review of Wedge Plate Fixation.
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Summer Meeting.
Denver, CO. June 2008.
Smith WB, Berlet GC. Total Ankle Replacement: Evaluation of
the Learning Curve. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
Summer Meeting. Denver, CO. June 2008.
Smith WB, Philbin TM, Hyer CF, Berlet GC, Lee TH. Graft
Jacket Interpositional Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus. Annual
Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists. New Orleans, LA.
September 2006.
Smith WB, Philbin TM, Berlet GC, Hyer CF, Lee TH, Landis G.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): A Retrospective
Review. Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists,
San Diego, CA. October 2004.
Smith WB, Harder, DR, Rabb, DC, Smith, R, Taveau, JW,
Greene, CH. Small Intestine Submucosa (SIS) in the Repair of the
Transected Femoral Nerve in Rats. Annual Clinical Assembly of
Osteopathic Specialists, Palm Desert, CA. October 2001.
Smith WB, et al. Replacement of the Infra-renal Aorta Using
Small Intestine Submucosa (SIS) Allograft in the Swine. Annual
Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Boston, MA.
October 2000.
Taveau, JW, Smith WB, Jeck, S, Greene, CH. Application of SIS
in Uterine Repair and Return of Fecundity. American Osteopathic
Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. October 2001.
Raab, DC, Smith WB, Smith, R, Greene, CH. The Use of SIS
Augmentation in Tendon Lengthening and Paratenon Repair.
Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Palm Desert,
CA. October 2001.
Smith, R, Smith WB, Raab, DC, Greene, CH. Gait Changes after
Achilles Tendon and Femoral Nerve Transections. Annual Clinical
Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Palm Desert, CA. October
2001.White, M, Smith WB, Taveau, J, Rosenblatt, R, Tennenbaum, J,
Greene, CH, Leach, W. Development and Application of a Burst
Pressure Device to Measure Integrity of SIS Vascular Grafts.
American Osteopathic Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
October 2000.
