Jacob R. Smith, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Smith
Clinical Biography
Dr. Jacob Smith is a sports medicine physician and an assistant professor in the UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in the care of athletes and active individuals, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related and other musculoskeletal injuries to help restore movement and function, optimize performance, and reduce the risk of re-injury. He sees patients at the UAMS Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinics in Fayetteville and Lowell.
A former pitcher for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, Dr. Smith earned both his medical degree and Master of Public Health degree from UAMS in Little Rock. He completed his family medicine residency at the nationally ranked John Peter Smith Hospital Network in Fort Worth, Texas, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at UAMS in Northwest Arkansas.
Dr. Smith provides comprehensive care for athletes of all ages and skills – from competitive student-athletes at colleges and high schools to participants in the area’s many sporting events to individuals who want to stay active throughout their lives. His care includes treatment for everything from sprains and strains to sports-related concussions, broken bones, and arthritis.
Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has been appointed to the World Baseball and Softball Confederation Medical Advisory Committee as well as the Nicaraguan Olympic Sports Medicine Congress Planning Committee.
Dr. Smith's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. Smith earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He completed his family medicine residency at the John Peter Smith Hospital Network in Fort Worth, Texas, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at UAMS in Fayetteville.
Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- UAMS Northwest
Primary Care Sports Medicine - Residency
- John Peter Smith Hospital
Family Medicine - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Postgraduate Education
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Master of Public Health
Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
Locations Where Dr. Smith Practices
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville , Primary Location
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Bentonville
609 SW 8th St.
Blume
Suite 900
Bentonville, AR 72712
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Dr. Smith was very understanding and made me feel so comfortable. He explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand and didn't rush the appointment. He said on our Tuesday visit that he was going to get home therapy for me and I got a call the next day for a Thursday appointment. He impressed me very much.
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Apr 18, 2026Comment
Dr Smith was incredibly attentive and genuine in his visit with me
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Apr 16, 2026Comment
Because of my age and the problem existing from birth, there are few solutions applicable. The Doctor was factual in his diagnosis and sympathetic, but not optimistic.
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Apr 16, 2026Comment
Dr Smith was great. Very thorough and made sure everything was lined up for me to get the surgery scheduled. He definitely cares about patients, great communication and explanation of what was happening. Highly recommend
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Apr 15, 2026Comment
Dr. Smith took the time to make sure my condition was understood and included my input in forming a plan of action going forward.
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Mar 26, 2026Comment
Wonderful
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Mar 26, 2026Comment
Very thorough, esp in his view summary.
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Mar 21, 2026Comment
Dr. Smith was very approachable and friendly; put me at ease right away. I appreciated his thoroughness with his questions. He asked me if I wanted the long answer or the short answer about his diagnostic impression at that point, and I chose the long answer. It satisfied me.
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Feb 22, 2026Comment
Very positive and satisfactory experience.
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Feb 12, 2026Comment
One of the very best medical experiences I have ever have
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Jan 07, 2026