WALTER RYAN SMITH
Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 out of 5
223 verified ratings
223 Ratings, 84 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jul 24, 2026
Great team Dr Walter Smith is great
Jul 24, 2026
Dr Walter Smith was informative and helpful.
Jul 24, 2026
Wait time was minimal, check in was easy, doctor was helpful.
Jul 22, 2026
This appointment was quick and I really liked how the doctor answered all questions and how fast the schedulers got me set up with all my test and my up coming surgery
Jul 17, 2026
Dr Smith. Was very professional. He answered all questions and addressed all of my concerns and worries. He was very nice. He laughed at one time. Has good humor.
The parking app was difficult the first time, but now, no problem.
Jul 17, 2026
Fantastic very nice
Jul 14, 2026
I couldn’t have asked for a for better care than what I received at UAB Highlands
Jul 14, 2026
They got me in fast and everybody was nice and and prompt . Very knowledgeable.
Jul 10, 2026
Dr Smith was GREAT. Thank you!
Jul 10, 2026
I arrived 30 minutes early but they went ahead and did a follow up x-ray of my broken elbow and took me back to see Dr. Walter Smith. Dr. Smith took time to answer all my questions and I got out very quickly.
Jul 7, 2026
When like it should. Very pleased
Jul 5, 2026
Everyone was really professional and helpful. Explained everything clearly. They all performed proper hand washing techniques.
Jun 25, 2026
I was seen promptly at my appointed time and was out quickly.
Jun 25, 2026
Excellent service in a timely manner!
Jun 17, 2026
Perfect
Jun 13, 2026
Everything went smoothly.
Jun 12, 2026
It was great
Jun 12, 2026
As always the staff ,dr.and every employee i dealt with was very helpful and polite
Jun 12, 2026
I have used UAB Highlands sports medicine clinic, Dr Walter Smith, excellent Doctor and staff. Also the casting clinic, Willie, Megan, and entire team is exceptional!
Jun 9, 2026
Very Satisfied
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. Smith and team were great!
Jun 5, 2026
got to me fast ! very friendly and efficient.Got x ray and saw Dr at appointment time.
Jun 2, 2026
Everyone there is so nice & pleasant & Dr Smith is great!
May 28, 2026
Dr Smith explains everything in detail.
May 23, 2026
I was treated very well by everyone who needed to see me. Everyone was very kind and genuine about the surgery.
May 23, 2026
Called to speak with dr the day after stitches because still bleeding, asked for dr to call, I called at 8:03 am, was told dr would call me back. Never heard back from him or anyone. This dropped my opinion of UAB highland big time.
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May 22, 2026
Nothing to say but YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!
May 22, 2026
We were in and out in less than 30 minutes!
May 22, 2026
The staff were very kind and helpful. I had zero wait time. The dr took time to answer my questions and genuinely seemed to care.
May 11, 2026
I didn't get what I was looking for
May 7, 2026
Was told that all medications would be available in pharmacy on site but in post op was told the order had been sent to our local pharmacy. Received a call 30 minutes after leaving Highlands that a prescription for a study needed to picked up in the pharmacy. We live 2 hours from the Hospital. Pain block did take effect. Little instruction on pain management and icing. Not my first out patient surgery experience!
May 5, 2026
Everything was wonderful. Nurses, doctors until I checked out. That young man is one of the rudest people I’ve ever dealt with. Other than that, my visit was great!
Apr 30, 2026
Got in early and everyone was great!
Apr 28, 2026
AWESOME 😀
Apr 24, 2026
Great staff
Apr 24, 2026
Dr. Smith and staff are exceptionally talented and efficient. Best care I've ever had
Apr 17, 2026
ALL AROUND PLEASED
Apr 16, 2026
Great Dr. and great visit
Apr 13, 2026
It is AWESOME I will not go anywhere else I love the Doctors,Nurse, surgical team. God bless you all. They took care of me if I had 10,000 tongue I could thank them enough UAB HIGHLANDS is the best Hospital.
Apr 10, 2026
Everyone treated me with upmost repeat very kind careless
Apr 10, 2026
See previous answer. Everyone was Great!
Apr 9, 2026
We had to wait for hours but everything else was good
Apr 7, 2026
First time meeting Dr Smith. He asked the right questions and was easy to understand. We have high confidence in him after the visit.
Mar 17, 2026
Everyone was so nice during my visit. The appointment happened on time and everyone allowed for as much time as needed during my visit.
Mar 6, 2026
The medical staff is very friendly and helpful. My doctor is also very friendly and extremely talented. I'm grateful that Dr. Smith did my surgery. However, the admission staff is terrible, they are more concerned with their phones or talking to one another than helping the patient. Extremely frustrating and unprofessional.
Mar 6, 2026
I really appreciated the time Dr Smith spent with me explaining my options
Mar 5, 2026
The doctor and nurses are patient and they take time to explain and make you understand.
Feb 19, 2026
Professional, time was great and everyone was friendly
Feb 13, 2026
Satisfied
Feb 13, 2026
Excellent