About

Chad E. Smith, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Sports Health. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Ohio, and a sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Smith treats patients of all ages and activity levels, providing comprehensive, quality care through a variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. He has advanced training and expertise in arthroscopic management of the knee and shoulder and performs robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Dr. Smith serves as a team physician for several major local universities and has treated high school athletes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky for over 15 years. Dr. Smith grew up in Oldham County, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville.

Locations



Expertise

Education

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2008


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 258 Ratings, 34 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider knew important medical history 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider explained things clearly 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/02/2026

Already referred him to my son.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/21/2026

Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/09/2026

I highly recommend Dr Chad Smith. He is excellent, knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly takes the time to listen to his patients. I have always felt that I am in very capable hands and that my concerns are taken seriously. He is a wonderful doctor and an outstanding orthopedic specialist.will not go to anyone else

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/09/2026

Good all ready recommended to others

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/24/2026

Answered each of my questions, discussed progress and explanied in great detail the myth of stories on cartilege degeneration

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/22/2026

He was interested in my progress.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/15/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/15/2026

Dr. Smith rocked! From the first time I met him, it was clear that he was an absolute expert, and he wanted me to be the lead decision maker at every step. From initial assessment to surgery to post-op checks, he was the best.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/09/2026

Great Dr & great service

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/06/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/03/2026

I have told everyone I know about Dr. Chad Smith. They see how well I'm walking now.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/03/2026

Was great.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/26/2026

Doctor gave me straight forward information about my knee injury and possible treatments

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/26/2026

Very impressed with dr. Smith

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/25/2026

He is a fine doctor.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/25/2026

Good!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/20/2026

From check in to rooming process to seeing Dr. Smith. Everything always runs great. Jamie and Dr. Smith are awesome!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/20/2026

Always great understandings!!!.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/20/2026

Love dr smith he has a great bedside manner which is hard to come by these days. He is the only Dr I'll go to

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/01/2026

Very good experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026

Discussed concerns in depth & promised follow up call once insurance replied to the office

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026

Dr. Chad Smith was fantastic!! He listened and provided so much relief with in clinic tx of my acute injurie

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026

Exceptional experience.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/09/2026

Very Good experience.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

Todo muy bueno

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/28/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/20/2026

Have already recommended Dr.Chad Smith to neighbors and he did surgery on his leg. We are crazy about Dr. Smith!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/18/2026

All good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/13/2026

Dr Smith is an excellent doctor! Very willing to respectfully listen and discuss all questions while also giving options regarding treatment.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/13/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/05/2026

I can't say it enough - Dr Smith is fantastic

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/06/2026

The provider was very up front with my problem & explained treatment to my satisfaction


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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