ABOUT DR. SMITH

Dr. Justin T. Smith, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic sports surgeon focused on helping active people return to the activities they value—safely and efficiently. He combines meticulous diagnosis with evidence-based treatment options ranging from non-operative care to advanced sports and shoulder surgery. Dr. Smith founded Journey Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) to deliver a faster, more transparent, higher-touch orthopaedic experience—without the delays, fragmentation, and cost opacity that patients routinely face in traditional systems.

Why Dr. Smith created JOI?

JOI was created for a simple reason: the traditional orthopaedic experience often wastes patients’ time and money.

In conventional healthcare, patients frequently face:

Weeks-long delays to get answers
Multiple appointments just to reach a clear plan
Fragmented communication between clinics, imaging centers, and rehab
Opaque pricing and unpredictable bills
Rushed visits that leave key questions unanswered

Dr. Smith built JOI to be the opposite: fast access, clear answers, transparent pricing, and high-touch follow-through.The goal is not more healthcare—it’s better healthcare: accurate diagnosis, a straightforward plan, and coordinated execution so patients can recover efficiently and confidently.

What you can expect at JOI.

At JOI, patients can expect:

Direct access and efficient scheduling
Unrushed visits focused on diagnosis and decision-making
Transparent, upfront pricing (no billing surprises)
Clear recovery roadmap with practical milestones
Coordinated care between orthopaedics and rehab when needed
Modern tools and workflow designed to reduce friction and improve follow-through