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A Patient–First Approach,

for a Pain–Free Tomorrow

OUR APPROACH

Comprehensive, compassionate care.

Jeremy Smith M.D. provides dedicated,
unparalleled care for your spine.

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OUR EXPERTISE + TREATMENTS

The spine is crucial for all movements of life. With a holistic perspective, Dr. Smith works with all patients to reverse damage and spine restriction so patients can get back to moving.

We believe in a patient-first approach. At Jeremy Smith, M.D., we understand the impact surgery has on mobility. We listen to, and understand, our patients’ spinal concerns, and are committed to maximizing all forms of minimally invasive and conservative treatments

The spine is complex, and we understand how even the smallest complication to your spine can affect your everyday movements and quality of life. With the right deformity and reconstruction treatment, we are dedicated to getting you back to you.

Our commitment to be a partner in our patient’s spine health journey ensures that we offer various treatments, whatever comes their way. We know that no spine is the same, and we provide the care and results to ensure that your unique, individual health is well cared for.

MEET THE DOCTOR

“As a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, I’m honored
to be able to provide dedicated, compassionate care and
modern, non-invasive treatments to my patients.”

Dr Jeremy Smith
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Dr. Jeremy Smith earned his medical degree from New York Medical College where he received Alpha Omega Alpha honors and graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Smith went on to complete his orthopaedic residency at The University of California, Irvine, serving as chief resident in his final year. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Rotham Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — a program that is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after and prestigious spine fellowships in the country.

Dr. Smith has authored multiple full length manuscripts and chapters in various medical journals, including The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, SPINE, and The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Smith has also received national honors for his work and has made significant lab and clinical contributions that have advanced the field, particularly in relation to spinal deformities. As a strong advocate for education. Dr. Smith acts as the Director of the Hoag Orthopaedic Institute Spine Surgery Fellowship, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surgeons. Dr. Smith is currently serving as Chief of Staff at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, a specialty hospital dedicated to providing top-quality care to orthopedic surgical patients.

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Dr. Jesse Caballero, MD

Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgical Spine Fellow

Dr. Caballero was born and raised in Tucson, Az, and attended University of Arizona. He attended Indiana University School of medicine for medical school and residency. Dr. Caballero enjoys orthopedics because there’s just as much arts and crafts as there is science. He pursued spine surgery because the spine is the backbone of human function, its the large conduit where the brain transmits the information to move. Dr. Caballero believes that it is a great thing to fix a spinal problem and see patients return to a high quality of life and life with full function.

The Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgical Spine Fellowship is a 12-month post-residency program to train orthopedic surgeons in the specialty of spine surgery. Since 2016, Hoag Orthopedic Institute has graduated 4 fellows, all with impressive caseloads of 400+ patients. In addition to their medical responsibilities, each fellow has the following scholarly activities: Didactic work, case conference, and journal club with the spine surgeons each week. Each fellow also has a research requirement of 2-3 manuscripts throughout the year. This year a new partnership has developed with the Hoag Hospital Neurosurgery Department, and Dr. Caballaro will also be rotating through their clinic.

THE STAFF

Joshua Phillips is a certified Physician Assistant with experience in both surgical and non-surgical spine care. Joshua works directly with Dr. Jeremy Smith in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of spinal pathology. Joshua is passionate about helping his patients manage pain, improve movement, and achieve their functional goals.

Joshua graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis. Following graduation he worked as a clinical research associate at the UC Davis Medical Center studying cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. In 2013 he attended Rutgers University where he received a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduating, he worked in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He has been working at Orthopaedic Specialty Institute since 2017.

Joshua is a professional member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the California Academy of Physician Assistants. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, exploring new cities, rock climbing, and listening to live music.

Joshua D. Phillips

Certified Physician Assistant
Alicia graduated as a presidential scholar from California State University, Long Beach where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Upon graduation, she worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer at local community colleges in Southern California including Orange Coast College, Santa Ana College, and Golden West College. Three years later she left athletic training to pursue the opportunity of becoming a Physician Assistant and earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Sciences at Western University of Health Sciences. When she is not at work she enjoys doing DIY projects in her home and taking her labradoodle to the park with her husband.

Alicia Nakahara

Certified Physician Assistant

Stefan A. Dunauskas

Board-Certified Adult Gerontology
Nurse Practitioner

Kristina Gutierrez

Medical Secretary

Dolores Martinez

Surgery Scheduler

Marsella Chavez

Medical Secretary

Kimberly Munoz

Medical Assistant

Ashley Ung

Medical Assistant

FROM OUR PATIENTS

    CATHERINE JOHNSON • LAGUNA BEACH, CA​

    “Dr. Smith is not only <em>extremely compassionate</em> and caring, but a <em>talented and skilled surgeon</em>. He performed my second cervical fusion and will now do a posterior cervical fusion. <em>I am truly grateful</em> to have been referred to him with all of the pain I’ve suffered. I am certain that working together we will find the pain relief I so desperately need. <em>Thank you Dr. Smith!</em>”

      CATHERINE JOHNSON • LAGUNA BEACH, CA​

      “Dr. Smith is not only <em>extremely compassionate</em> and caring, but a <em>talented and skilled surgeon</em>. He performed my second cervical fusion and will now do a posterior cervical fusion. <em>I am truly grateful</em> to have been referred to him with all of the pain I’ve suffered. I am certain that working together we will find the pain relief I so desperately need. <em>Thank you Dr. Smith!</em>”

        CATHERINE JOHNSON • LAGUNA BEACH, CA​

        “Dr. Smith is not only <em>extremely compassionate</em> and caring, but a <em>talented and skilled surgeon</em>. He performed my second cervical fusion and will now do a posterior cervical fusion. <em>I am truly grateful</em> to have been referred to him with all of the pain I’ve suffered. I am certain that working together we will find the pain relief I so desperately need. <em>Thank you Dr. Smith!</em>”

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