Dr. Kenneth S. “Buck” Smith is a St. Louis-based sports medicine physician and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle conditions. He treats all orthopedic ailments and provides minimally invasive treatments, total joint replacements, and joint arthroscopy.

“The foot and ankle subspecialty includes a huge variety of conditions making every day unique and exciting,” Dr. Smith says. “I love seeing the smiles on patients’ faces after we have successfully treated their conditions and their pain is gone.”

Over the course of his career, Dr. Smith has cared for professional athletes on teams such as the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, and the Denv...