Biography
Ted Smith comes to the DMOS Urgent Injury Clinic with over 32 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. A native of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Ted received his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University and has worked in both emergency medicine and orthopedics. He enjoys seeing people improve their lives through orthopedic care and working closely with surgeons, physical therapists and others within DMOS to provide patients with multiple modalities of care.
When he is not caring for patients, Ted enjoys spending time with his children, being active in his church, golfing, kayaking, hiking, reading and cheering for the Hawkeyes. He has done mission work in Africa and Guatemala, the latter of which he lived in for a year providing healthcare in a rural area.
Credentials
Education
1993: Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Des Moines University