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

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Ratings & Reviews

4.86 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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    DR. SMOOT LISTENED TO MY CONCERNS AND WAS WILLING TO SUGGEST OPTIONS TO RELIEVE THE PAIN. COMMUNICATED WELL and RESPONDED TO QUESTIONS PATIENTLY.

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    Dr. Smoot provided amazing, timely, wise, and compassionate care.

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    Doctor was great!

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    Excellent care of drs.

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    Dr. Smoot was great! Kind, compassionate, thorough in his explanation and caring. We need more physicians like him!

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      I like going and seeing Dr. Smoot.

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      Staff did an outstanding job. Very professional and concerned about me.

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      Love Dr Smoot

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      Listened very well to my issue details.

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      Dr. Smoot took time to listen. He explained the concerns thoroughly and in a way we could understand. I would highly recommend Dr. Smoot and his team. Also, the pediatric resident was great and the note was thorough and reflected our story and mechanism of injury.

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      Both the resident and Dr. Smoot were very thorough in explaining their assessment and plan of care.

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      It didn't seem like they were asking me many questions on my complaints and didn't take in what I was trying to explain was going on.

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      Very grateful for such an excellent doctor.

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      Dr. Smooth listened and was easy to talk to He took my opinion into consideration but was also honest with me.

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      Reassuring w/o sugar coating.

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      Knowledgeable , explaining the procedure and the risks involved .

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      All good

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      Very good

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      Both Drs Park and Smote excellent.

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      He was rude and had decided what he was going to do and I did not get to express my wishes nor did I get to ask any questions. His treatment has not worked and I'm loosing use of my arm and in severe pain. Only gave me Tylenol. This is the worst I have been treated at UK healthcare

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      Totally excellent. I had not known that sports medicine was different from orthopedic surgery. This is huge.

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      Dr. Smoot is very personable and provided the best explanation for a particular treatment path of any of the 3 other Drs I've seen in the past 5 years (and I did not accept the treatment from them). Then gave me time to decide on a path. He earned my trust.

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      Only problem is the appointment times are always late

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      Very understandable

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      Smoot is awesome!

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      The treatment administered has yet to be effective in relieving pain and improving ADL Functions.

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      Dr. Smoot and the entire staff are excellent. They are very concerned about your overall well-being. Couldn't ask for better care.

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      Dr. Smoot is a very caring doctor and explains everything to me.

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      All staff did an outstanding job.

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      I would recommend him he was very patient with made me feel comfortable

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      Genuinely cared about my condition and expertly administered my procedure

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      Have already recommended your service to a friend.

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      The provider (Dr. Smoot) was so kind and put my son at ease. We had an XR at the pediatrician's office on Friday and was told no fracture. My son was in pain all weekend and would not put weight on his foot. We had another XR at the walk in clinic and were told he has a mild fracture in a growth plate. Without the walk in clinic we would have had to wait to see a specialist. The staff were all very kind to my son, especially the clerk who checked us in and got us a wheelchair.

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      Both the doctor and the Fellow doctor with him were absolutely amazing. They answered all my questions and concerns and pointed me in the right direction for future treatment solutions. Phenomenal visit!

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      I have already told people how impressed I was with the clinic!

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      Love my care

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      Dr. Smoot and his fellow were both very attentive, informative, and friendly throughout the whole visit. They are some of the best!

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      Excellent care

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      Again, the Best Care Ever-Top of the List

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      Dr. Smoot is phenomenal. Thorough exam and I felt heard.

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      I always talk about how UK takes care of their patients

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      The PA with Dr. Smoot was my favorite out of all of them. Super nice and would listen and talk to me directly.

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      Excellent care!

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      Very good experience

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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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      Amazing team

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      Great

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      Need a second appointment

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