Doctor Smith Orthopaedic and Arthroscopic Associates, P.C.

About Us: Surgeon Information

Daniel R. Oas, DO

"My primary goal in the treatment of my patients is to return them to their pre-injury life, at or above their previous level of function. As the only fellowship trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon in all of central Louisiana, I can provide state of the art fracture and reconstructive surgical treatment."

Daniel R. Oas, DO

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma and Post-Traumatic Reconstruction

Dr. Oas is the only Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon in central Louisiana, specializing in treating the most traumatic and complex of musculoskeletal injuries and their complications, including infections, nonunions, malunions, and pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery. He performs joint fusion and replacement surgery for severe posttraumatic arthritis and leg lengthening or shortening for limb length differences. Additionally, he also performs hip and knee joint replacement, including Direct Anterior Hip Replacment, and arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, knee. He offers treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI, hip impingement) using both open and arthroscopic techniques. He firmly believes in returning his patients at or above their pre-injury level of function and strives to personalize every treatment he recommends for each and every one of his patients. Above all, involving his patients in the decisions that most affect them is paramount to Dr. Oas. He serves as Medical Director of Orthopaedic Trauma for Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Undergraduate Degree

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Medical Degree

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Traditional Osteopathic Internship

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Toledo, OH

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL

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Alexandria • 224 Pecan Park Avenue • Alexandria, LA 71303 • Phone: 318.443.9191 or 866.26.ORTHO • Fax: 318.443.9190
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