About Nicholas Smith
My name is Dr. Nicholas A. Smith, and I am an assistant professor in the UF College of Medicine Department of Community Health and Family Medicine. I serve on the core faculty for the sports medicine track for the Family Medicine Residency Program at UF Health Family Medicine – Main Street, and I hold a dual appointment in the UF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
I specialize in family medicine and sports medicine, and I am double-board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. I earned my doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with honors, completed an internship at Michigan State University and a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Riverside Family Medicine. I then completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine. My research interests encompass musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, and sports-related concussion.
As a sports medicine specialist, I provide the full spectrum of preventive and therapeutic care, but focus primarily on the non-operative management of musculoskeletal injuries – such as sprains, fractures, tendinopathy, overuse injury and osteoarthritis. I also treat sports-related concussions, provide exercise prescriptions to achieve specific health and fitness goals, and offer injection therapies to facilitate the healing of soft tissue injuries. I work with my patients to collaboratively establish an individualized, patient-centered approach to help them achieve their health and sports performance goals.
Outside of work, I have been a ringside physician for USA Boxing and I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients in Gainesville and the surrounding community. I am a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and I enjoy spending time with family and friends and attending concerts, festivals, amusement parks and automobile races. I also enjoy being outdoors and visiting state and national parks and sites of historical significance.
Publications
- Matthews, J. & Smith, N.A. “Concussions: What They Are and How to Treat Them.” Good Health Tips eNewsletter, 12 Sept. 2019, https://bonsecours.com/hampton-roads/about-us?blog/concussions-what-they-are-and-how-to-treat-them.
- Smith, N. (2018, Sept. 28). Press Interview, KVLY Fargo, Healthier Me “How to recognize the symptoms of a concussion.”
- Smith, N. & Roberts, J.B. Anterior Hip Pain in a Soccer Athlete: A Case Report. Poster Presentation, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, 25th Annual Meeting, 18 April 2016.
- Smith, N. Basic Concepts in the Management of Sports-Related Concussions. American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. Summer 2014, 6 (4).
Education
- Fellowship - Primary Care Sports Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bon Secours St. Francis
July 2015 - June 2016 - Residency - Family Medicine
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Riverside
March 2013 - June 2015 - Residency - Orthopedic Surgery
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Millcreek Community Hospital
July 2010 - November 2011 - Internship
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - H. Ford Macomb Hospitals-Warren Campus
June 2009 - June 2010 - Medical School - Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
August 2005 - May 2009 - Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Environmental Health and Biochemistry
Old Dominion University
August 2001 - May 2005
Comments (38 received)
August 3, 2026
He took time with me. I felt like he really cared about my problem
July 27, 2026
Everything was perfect!
July 27, 2026
Great Person first 👏🏾 Great Orthopedic Doctor.
June 29, 2026
Very straight forward with his assessment. Easy to understand
June 29, 2026
Dr. Smith was great. He did everything he could try to explain and reassure me. Everything was fine except for the fact that the appointment I was scheduled for was scheduled incorrectly. There was an administrative error. There’s a new nurse. There’s an insurance problem I left leaving in the same amount of pain that IDr. Smith was great. He did everything he could try to explain and reassure me. Everything was fine except for the fact that the appointment I was scheduled for was scheduled incorrectly. There was a administrative error. There’s a new nurse. There’s an insurance problem I left leaving in the same amount of pain that I came in expecting an injection that was supposed to help me with that only to be told. You’re on the waiting list and you may or may not be rescheduled or call every day because you have nothing else to do but call every day to see if there’s a cancellation because remember you don’t have anything else to do with your life which I don’t since I can’t freely walk without feeling extreme pain but OK again Dr. Smith was very patient very kind while he was in the room. I get it but at this point get your scheduling program together.
June 15, 2026
Knew exactly what he was doing. My pain is minimal now after the injection.
June 15, 2026
Always pleased with his care and attention!
June 8, 2026
Really like him. He really cares. Wish he was my primary Doctor.
June 8, 2026
This man was right on point. He looked at my x-rays and immediately felt that I needed a scan to provide a closer look at my injury. His suspicians were correct! The CT showed I had a fractured patella!
June 1, 2026
Have a very bad hearing problem-his voice is a little difficult to understand but if he’s looking right at me it’s okay
May 18, 2026
He was knowledgeable and courteous.
May 11, 2026
Simply he was great treated you with respect
April 20, 2026
The best Dr at orthopedic uf
April 13, 2026
Very good
March 30, 2026
They make you comfortable to talk to
March 9, 2026
New downstairs check in process is cumbersome.
March 2, 2026
Both doctors, i've had here have been great, very friendly and even if I haven't seen them in a year or two, they remember me
March 2, 2026
Cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Smith and I would recommend him to anyone!
February 23, 2026
Staff at check in, friendly, Dr was on time , explained my treatment and gave advise on exercises.
February 16, 2026
Dr Nicholas Smith is an amazing and knowledgeable doctor
February 2, 2026
Gave me time to talk. Listened attentively and gave great freedback
January 26, 2026
As an international student.. I found a little hard time to understand .. if staff speak littler slower it would be great
January 12, 2026
He made sure I understood everything going on showed me the x-rays that had been done and even explain other things to me also
July 25, 2025
The doctor was very thorough and seemed to cover everything
July 21, 2025
Very good experience, indeed.
July 16, 2025
Doctor included me in decision making , and I would recommend this clinic to family and friends.
July 13, 2025
Consulting with another Dr and concerned about my treatment
July 4, 2025
Dr. Smith and his intern Kaitlyn are fantastic!I wish all doctors were as caring and competent!
June 25, 2025
Dr Smith is a very careful and gentle caregiver. He has given me several injections which were totally painless
June 24, 2025
He was very good with me and listened to all of my concerns. He ordered bloodwork to better identify my issues. He took time and was great.
June 24, 2025
Dr Smith is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, shows compassion and goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable
June 18, 2025
Dr Nicholas Smith DO is awesome. He treats me with respect, he listens which is so rare these days, he respects my 30 years as a trauma nurse and treats me like an equal when discussing results and options. I will follow this doctor around the world
June 17, 2025
Long wait but it was worth it. My health is in good hands.
June 17, 2025
We work on treatment plans together. Options are explained and choice of what is chosen is mine.
May 23, 2025
Always good and attentive
May 22, 2025
He was very thorough, I felt like I was in good hands
May 18, 2025
The doctor and her supervising doctor were helpful and offered better information about my condition than I expected.
May 13, 2025
Great