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Chad Smalley, M.D.
Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine
Shoulder Replacement Specialist

A native of Oak Ridge, Chad Smalley was a three-sport letterman at Centre College in Kentucky, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude.

Doctor Smalley attended University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, where he graduated with Highest Honors in 2000. A five-year residency in orthopaedics took him to West Virginia University, where he trained at a Level 1 Trauma Center, while serving as chief resident and receiving the Resident Teacher of the Year Award in 2005.

Doctor Smalley is fellowship-trained in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and sports medicine having completed an additional year of training in San Francisco while serving as a team doctor for the San Francisco Giants. It was also in San Francisco where Doctor Smalley received his specialty training in reverse total shoulder replacement, an innovative technique not performed in the Chattanooga region prior to his arrival.

As a board-certified orthopaedist specializing in shoulder and knee arthroscopy and sports medicine, Dr. Smalley is delighted to return to his home state to join the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. He now resides in Ooltewah with his wife Christy and newborn son Jackson.

Certification:

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Associations:

Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
The Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society

Patient Testimonials:

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"Thank you for the care and compassion you have shown me during my recent surgery. I'll always remember how you let me hold onto your hand as the nurse was trying to insert my IV. Needles and I don't like each other! Never lose the care you show your patients, as this sets you apart. Many thanks, L.D."

"First of all I want to thank you for your kindness during my recent surgery on my shoulder which I think went very well. I had very little pain during my recovery and during PT. Next, I was very pleased with my PT and all those who administered it for me. Again many thanks to you and your entire staff there at Gunbarrel (CSMO)." ~Sincerely yours, O.G.

"I think Dr. Smalley should be recognized as Doctor of the Year. For the last 10 years, I have been unable to raise my arms. I had to use one arm to raise the other. I was dependent on my wife to dress me, and my friends to help with my cattle and keeping my pasture fences up. Then I met Dr. Smalley. He told me about a new procedure called a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty... I had both shoulders replaced in 2007, 6 months apart. I can now raise both arms over my head. I can lift 10 pounds with my right arm 10 times and 7 pounds with my left arm 10 times. I don't think there is a better doctor anywhere. My life has turned around now." Sincerely, L.M.

"What I do recall is on the day of surgery I was greeted on arrival and your taking time out from an obviously full schedule to reassure and explain the timing and procedure to be expected. I also appreciated (the anesthesiologist's) closing remark "you should relax, you have the Best (surgeon)," which by then I already knew."

"Just wanted to let you know that I slept last night for the first time since this knee problem started. Thanks, L. H."

"Both my husband and I wish to express our appreciation to you and everyone on your staff as being very considerate and professional prior, during and following my procedure. Our office visits were pleasant and informative with minimal wait as well as excellent care and treatment by all your staff. More than you know, we are grateful for a very good experience due to your skill as well as staff professionalism..." ~ F. and V.C.

"Every day you use your gifts and skills as a surgeon to care for others. I wanted you to know how grateful and thankful I was to see you last Sunday morning. It was probably the most distressed I have ever been and you quickly and calmly put me at ease and then did what you do best - put me back together. Thank you for all that you have done for me this week. I deeply appreciate your kindness and compassion for me and my family. Sincerely, A.M."

"It's rare to find such a talented and compassionate surgeon at such a young age. I was very impressed and we can't thank you enough. It bodes well for your future patients, because everything only improves with time! Yours, T.L."

"My overall experience with Dr. Chad Smalley is 10+++++++. No waiting over 5 to 10 minutes. He has an excellent bedside manner and spends all the time needed for any questions you have and to go over your results at every visit. He makes sure you feel comfortable every time he sees you and this is very rare for most Doctors these days. He is the most competent Surgeon I have ever experienced. He will not leave you in pain and he makes sure the diagnosis is correct before he will attempt surgery. Follow ups are great and complete. He really cares for his patients as if you are the only patient he has. If you need an appointment, the office makes sure you get in asap. The office staff is wonderful. I have never met a more courteous Doctor or office staff as caring or friendly as the staff of Dr. Smalley. He makes sure tou get the correct Physical Therapy as needed for your problem. The Physical Therapy dept. is very experienced and treat you with Great respect. Overall rating for this Doctor and staff is too high to even rate! I Sincerely THANK YOU Dr. Chad Smalley and Staff !!!!!
E.W.

"Dr. Smalley did an excellent job in repairing my shoulder. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I wish I had seen Dr. Smalley first. If I had,I don't think I would have had to wait six months for surgery. Without his excellent skills, and the great follow up therapy with the physical therapy group, I don't think I would have the use of my arm that I do today. I am glad I choose him to do the surgery. "

"Dr. Smalley is an excellent surgeon. He started treating me with shots and some exercises to see if that would solve the problem. I was experiencing pain after the shots wore off. He gave me the option of surgery or continuing the shots. He was not pushy about the surgery, but left it up to me to decide on my own time. I received excellent patient care after surgery, excellent physical therapy with Jean Thorn, and excellent follow-up care. I would recommend him to anyone having problems with their shoulders."

I received a recommendation for Dr Smalley from a therapist for my wife and found the results great. In 5 months, I was back playing golf. The pain level was lower than I expected and the therapists were great.
J.C

"Very good doctor. Came highly recommended and I now know why. Dr. Smalley always seemed to have enough time to answer my questions, no matter how many I had. His professional manner was of the highest caliber, along with his nurses and secretary. I will recommend Dr. Smalley to anyone who asks about a doctor." R.M.

I love Dr. Smalley. He is very friendly, willing to listen, takes time with you, always smiling. Talks to you in detail about your problem. Answers any questions so you can understand. I would highly recommend Dr. Chad Smalley.

"Courteous, knowledgeable, detailed before and after surgery. Soft manner and reassuring of outcome of surgery. Office staff was efficient and friendly. No long wait periods.Highly recommended." D.P.