About

Prior to joining UK HealthCare in 2015, Kyle Smoot was an Associate Professor at University of Iowa Health Care where he served as the founding Program Director of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Sports Medicine Fellowship. At Iowa, also also served as team physician to The University of Iowa Athletics Department including team physician and travel responsibilities to The University of Iowa Football program.

He received his medical degree from the Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio and completed a residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship training at UK. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Smoot is interested in all aspects of sports medicine and has specific interests musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound guided procedures.

Awards & recognitions

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Junior Traveling Fellows

Dr. Smoot was one of only three sports medicine providers selected by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) to travel to Japan from Sept. 17 through Oct. 2, 2019 with Senior Fellow Brian Halpern, MD, a founder and past president of AMSSM.  

The purpose of the AMSSM Traveling Fellowship program is to encourage academic interchange, share research and explore common clinical interests among sports medicine leaders. The experience includes the opportunity to view live patient encounters, tour sports medicine facilities, share cases and spend time with regional experts in sports medicine.

The Traveling Fellowship program is funded from an educational grant provided to the AMSSM Foundation from DJO Global.

"I am excited to represent the AMSSM in 2019 as a traveling fellow to Japan," Smoot said. "The opportunity to learn of international models of sports medicine care and possible clinical and academic collaboration with our colleagues from Japan is truly an honor. I thank the AMSSM Foundation and DJO Global for supporting this activity.

Learn more about this award and the AMSSM »

Best Doctors in America

The Best Doctors in America is an online resource developed by Best Doctors, Inc. Nationally, only about 5 percent of physicians qualify for this recognition, which is based on impartial peer review. The experts who are part of the Best Doctors in America database provide the most advanced medical expertise and knowledge to patients with serious conditions – often saving lives in the process by finding the right diagnosis and right treatment.

Learn more at the Best Doctors website »

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Training & Education

Degree

Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio

Residency

University of Kentucky

Fellowship

Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.88 out of 5
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The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Staff did an outstanding job. They were very concerned about my health issues. Very professional and friendly.

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      Would highly recommend Dr Smoot or Dr Rice
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      Good experience
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      Couldn't have asked for a better experience
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      Best office visit I've ever had. *Dr. Smoot is superb.
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      Dr. Smoot was very willingly to listen and act upon a suggestion from me. I wanted to try oral medications before moving to injections. So far the oral medications are helping my condition.
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      I have recommended your care provider to everyone and I continue to do so. Right now, I have a close girlfriend that I've recommended and she's n the process of getting approval and then an appt. Thank You, Peggy Adams
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      Great job!!
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      I've always been listened to and they've always gave me a chance to give my input on anything that is concerning what I have about my health also I would recommend this practice to anybody that I know.
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      Dr. Smoot is the nicest, most personable doctor I've ever seen.
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      Felt Doctor was rushed and didn't want to explain my condition or treatment as thoroughly as I would have liked. He commented that he had to move on as a way to shut down my questions.
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      Dr Smoot always provides EXCELLENT care. I was also impressed with Dr Khan's gentleness, concern, and knowledge. He is definitely going to be as great as Dr Smoot.
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      Dr. Smoot genuinely showed he cared about me.
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      I would not recommend Dr Smoot. He had an attitude the whole time he was in the room and did not care about my concerns. It was just a rush to send me to PT and get me out the door
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      The doctors that saw me were very helpful and professional in helping treat me
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      Health care team did an outstanding job with my procedure.
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      All good
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      No problems
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      Very good
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      Dr smoot and his fellow were so great, very easy to talk to and knowledgeable. They made me and my son feel at ease
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      Engaged my daughter in decisions around casting and how it would impact an upcoming trip. Offered options with explanations of how each choice would drive healing time.
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      Good
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      Dr. Smoot and his team are always kind and considerate during my visits. They always make sure I'm as comfortable as possible and the knee injections are done quickly and proficiently. Great Team!!!
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      Excellent
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      Very informative and caring
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      Buena experiencia. Good experience.
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      The students introduced themselves to by name and the young guy that did the injection was very nice and polite in telling me that he was doing the injection today and he made me very comfortable thank you
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      Very good
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      Wonderful experience
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      Dr. Bishop Scarborough handled most of these questions during my visit. His kindness and attention to details are so welcomed. Dr Smoot was also so kind and ensured I was informed and comfortable during my appointment
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      They cared and were concerned about my situation
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      Very impressed.
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      One of the best doctors I have ever met!
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      Felt much better about making an important decision about ACL surgery for our daughter.
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      He took his time and was very kind
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      Thanks again
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      In all visits I have no complaints
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      Excellent doctors
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      Dr. Smoot was very compassionate and explained everything thoroughly.
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      Dr Smoot and felow that saw me went over and above to assess and treat my knee and hip issues. Im so grateful.
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      Dr. Smooth and his assisting specialty fellow were outstanding, as always
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      The nurse practitioner was very attentive and concerned with my needs and I really appreciated that.
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      Dr. Smoot was phenomenal. I had never met him before and would highly recommend him. He was knowledgeable, easy to talk to and allowed time for questions.
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      I have seen Dr. Smoot several times for various orthopedic issues. He is always attentive, concerned and informative about my concerns.