
About Jennifer M. Smail
About The Provider
Jennifer M. Smail, MDís scope of surgical practice includes complex spine surgery, cervical disorders, degenerative spine, spinal deformity, trauma, tumor, infection and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Smail is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her Orthopaedic residency at the University of Cincinnati and her spine surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville.
Networks
Member of Premier Physician Network

Practice Website
Locations
- Premier Orthopedic Spine Center at Atrium Medical Center
- 200 Medical Center Drive, Suite 375, Middletown, OH 45005
- phone: 513-420-3773
Experience
Training
- Fellowship: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE/LEATHERMAN SPINE INSTITUTE, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, 2009
- Residency: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
- Internship: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, General Surgery, 2004
- Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 2003
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleInsurance
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Medicaid
- Anthem
- Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid and Medicare only
- Caresource
- Champ VA
- Cigna
- CommuniCare I-SNP
- Devoted Health
- First Health/Coventry
- Healthsmart
- Healthspring
- Humana - Medicaid and Medicare only
- Medicaid Ohio Traditional
- Medical Mutual
- Medicare A and B
- MediGold
- Ohio Health Choice/Ohio PPO Connect
- Paramount - Medicare Only
- Perennial Advantage I-SNP - Medicare Only
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- UMR
- United Behavioral/Optum Health
- United HealthCare
- WellCare Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
30 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr. Smail and her entire staff are great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
Very courteous staff. Because Dr. Smail had an emergency surgery that morning, the staff called me ahead of time to adjust my visit time so I would not have to wait for a prolonged time in the waiting room; greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
Good DR
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr Smail takes the time to listen to you and discuss my options to what we can do to treat my back issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
I was dreading the physical therapy but it was a very enjoyable and beneficial experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
She seemed to really listen to my concerns and try to help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Smail treated me with respect by first listening to my issues and needs. After that, she explained what could be done to possibly help with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
It was a pleasant experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr. Smail and her entire staff are great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
Very courteous staff. Because Dr. Smail had an emergency surgery that morning, the staff called me ahead of time to adjust my visit time so I would not have to wait for a prolonged time in the waiting room; greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
Good DR
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr Smail takes the time to listen to you and discuss my options to what we can do to treat my back issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
I was dreading the physical therapy but it was a very enjoyable and beneficial experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
She seemed to really listen to my concerns and try to help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Smail treated me with respect by first listening to my issues and needs. After that, she explained what could be done to possibly help with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
It was a pleasant experience.



