151 N. Sunrise Avenue
Suite 1005
Roseville, CA 95661

Phone 916-782-1217
Fax 916-782-7630


Our Physicians

John R. Harding, M.D.
Kevin T. Luong, M.D.
Thomas C. Merchant, M.D.
Rafael Neiman, M.D.
Kevin P. Hansen, M.D.
Tyler G. Smith, M.D.
Stephanie Pike, PA-C

Tyler G. Smith, M.D.

EDUCATION

Fellowship in Spine Surgery
    Stanford University Combined Program
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    Stanford, California and St. Mary's Hospital San Francisco, California
    August 2009 - July 2010 (committed)
Internship and Residency, The Ohio State University
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery
    Columbus, Ohio
    July 2004 - June 2009
M.D., University of Nevada School of Medicine
    Reno, Nevada
    August 2000 - May 2004
B.S., University of California, San Diego
    La Jolla, California
    Major: Biology
    Minor: Health Care Policy
    September 1990 - March 1995
AWARDS/HONORS
  • Resident of the Year, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 2006-2007
  • Board of Directors, Free to Smile Foundation 2008-present
  • Outstanding Medical Student in Biochemistry, 2001
  • McCleary Scholarship (for outstanding Medical students), 2001, 2002, 2003
  • Excellence in Academics Award, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003
  • Mensa International, member at large
  • National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
  • United States Whitewater Rafting Team, 1996
  • Co-Captain, Intercollegiate Water Polo Team, 1992
RESEARCH
  • Indicators of Return to Function After ACL Reconstruction. Submitted for publication and podium presentation with mentor David Flanigan, M.D.
  • Biomechanical Investigation of a Novel Occiput to C2 Posterior Instrumentation Construct. Current project underway with Josue Gabriel, M.D.
  • Traumatic Manubriosternal Joint Dislocation: A Case Report. Currently submitted for publication. Advisor: Josue Gabriel, M.D.
  • Structural Integrity of the Rotator Cuff Tendon with Various Defects, conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, AOSSM poster presentation 2001. Advisor: Stephen B. Gunther, M.D.
  • Research Assistant for Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute, 1998. Epidemiologic Investigation of Winter Sports Injuries at a Ski Resort. Advisor, Randy Watson, M.D.
  • Research Assistant for Sierra Internal Medicine, ongoing clinical and basic science investigation into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 1997-1999. Advisor: Daniel W. Peterson, M.D.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Medical School Instructor, The Ohio State University
    College of Medicine
    Musculoskeletal Medicine Educational Module 2004-2009
  • Whitewater Voyages River Rafting Guide School Instructor 1994-1997
PRESENTATIONS
  • Smith, T.G. "Indicators of Return to Function After ACL Reconstruction" Mallory-Coleman Research Convocation, The Ohio State University Medical Center 2009
  • Smith, T.G. "Pediatric Cavovarus Foot Deformity" Columbus Children's Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2007
  • Smith, T.G. "Total Disk Arthroplasty of the Spine - the Near Horizon" Riverside Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2007
  • Smith, T.G. "Occipitocervical Instability" Riverside Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2006
  • Smith, T.G. "Infected Tibial Nonunion and Current Management Concepts" Riverside Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2006
  • Smith, T.G. "Tibial Plateau Fractures" Riverside Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2007
  • Smith, T.G. "Tarsal Coalition" Columbus Children's Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds 2005
LICENSURE
  • California State Medical License
  • Ohio State Medical Board
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Candidate Member 2004-present
  • North American Spine Society Candidate Member 2008-present
  • Ohio Orthopedic Society 2005-present
  • American Medical Association Physician Member 2004-present
  • Ohio State Medical Association Physician Member 2004-present
  • Columbus Medical Association Physician Member 2004-present