T. Daniel Smith, MD

T. Daniel Smith, MD, is a fellowship-trained, non-surgical sports medicine and orthopaedic physician at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center.

He sees patients in Trussville, Alabama, four days per week and at the Birmingham clinic one day per week.

A Trussville resident and former collegiate runner, Dr. Smith helps patients of all ages and activity levels recover from injuries, improve mobility and return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Smith evaluates and treats knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, elbow pain, and hand and wrist injuries, as well as sprains, muscle strains, tendon and ligament injuries, and sports-related overuse conditions. His practice includes care for recent injuries and ongoing joint pain, with a special interest in running injuries and acute and overuse injuries among CrossFit athletes.

Whether caring for a student-athlete, recreational runner, active adult or someone whose pain interferes with daily life, he develops treatment plans around each patient’s needs and goals.

His approach emphasizes non-surgical treatment, which may include physical therapy, activity modifications and injections when appropriate. When an injury requires surgical evaluation, Dr. Smith helps patients navigate the next step by coordinating care with an orthopaedic surgeon.

Serving Trussville & Surrounding Communities

Dr. Smith’s connection to the Trussville community extends beyond the clinic. He serves as a team physician for Hewitt-Trussville, Appalachian, Locust Fork, Moody, Oneonta, Pinson Valley, Southeastern, Springville, St. Clair County and Susan Moore High Schools.

Through his work with local athletic programs, he helps student-athletes address injuries and work toward a safe return to participation. He brings that same attention to patients of every activity level, recognizing that returning to work, walking comfortably or keeping up with family can be just as meaningful as returning to competition.

A Personal Understanding of Victory Over Injury®

A native of Guntersville, Alabama, Dr. Smith grew up playing soccer, running track and cross country, and enjoying water sports on Lake Guntersville. His interest in sports medicine began with his own experience as a patient.

After requiring corrective Achilles surgery at a young age, he was told he would never run again. He recovered and went on to compete in collegiate track and cross country at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. That experience sparked his passion for helping others overcome injuries and continues to shape the care he provides today.

Education & Sports Medicine Training

Dr. Smith graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile and a master’s degree in chronic disease and exercise science from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

He completed his family medicine residency with Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia, followed by a sports medicine fellowship through the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) at Andrews Sports Medicine. During his fellowship, he trained alongside Andrews physicians in the evaluation and non-surgical management of sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.

Life in Trussville

Dr. Smith lives in Trussville with his wife, Staci, and their sons, Harrison and Jude. Outside the clinic, he enjoys attending church, staying active and spending time with family and friends.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith in Trussville or Birmingham, call 205-939-3699 or request an appointment online.

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship:
American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) (Birmingham, AL)

Family Medicine Residency:
Phoebe Putney Health System (Albany, GA)

Medical School:
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Mobile, AL)

Masters:
University of North Florida - MSH in Chronic Disease and Exercise Science (Jacksonville, FL)

Undergraduate:
University of Alabama at Huntsville - BS in Biology (Huntsville, AL)