
Larry Smith, PA-C
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 12-18
- Adult 18-55
- Older Adult >55
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Larry Smith
“With over three decades of experience, I am dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care, helping my patients manage chronic pain while encouraging them to make healthy lifestyle choices.”
Care Philosophy:
Larry Smith, PA-C, is a compassionate provider who believes every patient deserves to be treated with kindness, empathy and respect. By listening actively to concerns and answering questions, he empowers patients to take an active role in understanding and making informed decisions about their care.
Medical Specialty:
Larry specializes in interventional pain management. He also has a special interest in general medicine and orthopedics.
Professional Achievements:
Larry earned his physician assistant degree and bachelor's degree in medical science from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and the Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. The university is now known as Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. He is board certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed to practice in both Arizona and California.
Pronouns
He/Him
Video
Locations
- Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare
- 340 South Willard Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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- phone: 800-656-7880
- fax: 928-634-1117
Expertise
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
239 ratings, 38 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 1/29/2026
Mr. Smith answered all my questions and concerns. Excellent advice and handled my fears well. Very helpful. Very nice personal at this facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Larry spent a lot of time with me explaining what my options were for treatment,and my expectation of relief
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Mr Larry Smith ,Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Larry Smith really listen to me about my treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Larry Smith took plenty of time explaining my x-ray and examining me I never felt rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Good
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Larry was under the weather and seemed upset that I wasn't a hip issue, which he was expecting. I just didn't have much confidence in him in the state he was in that day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Excellent care. He is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Love PA-C Larry Smith. He was lighthearted yet serious. I learned so much about the healing process. What to do or not to do. What will help and what not to worry about. Great guy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
So happy to have an Orthopedic professional in Cottonwood!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
GOOD EXPERIENCE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I have a background in medicine. Larry and I had discussions..he did not talk AT me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Mr. Smith was very good and giving me some options and he immediately put in an urgent request to Dr. Valdez for possible surgery. I was very impressed. Before I got out of the parking lot the assistant for Dr. Valdez gave me a call and said I was scheduled for the next day to see Dr. Valdez.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
It was my first visit with PA-C Larry Smith. I really appreciate it that he was able to take his time with me and answer all of my questions. He was very thorough and cordial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Together PA Smith and myself communicated well on my condition. He impressed me as together we viewed my xray.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Larry Smith answered all of my questions & spent a lot of time teaching me about my condition & treatment options. I am very impressed with him! Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Personable. Need to speak a little louder
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Larry reminded me professionally the limits the treatments have so I can make best choices when I can w doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Larry was excellent. He listened and advised me as to options and long term options. Very informative and knowledgeable on my condition
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Larry does not have very good bedside manner. He seems agitated to have to interact with a patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Best care I have had in a very very long time. Thoroughly and thoughtfully explained details and my options.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Larry Smith was very good at explaining everything showed the X-ray pictures and pointed out clearly where the problem might be
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
He was wonderful..I was very stressed about this appointment and he eased that stress
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Really excellent all around I cannot think of anything less than excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Very personable and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
All Good !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Went over X-rays with me so in a way that I could understand my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
This was a very positive experience and all was greatly appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Larry was very patient and professional. He took time to look at my diagnosis and history on the computer .
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Horrible experience. PA did not want to provide any information on my requests, or injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Explanation of problem/condition was not clear until I received medical records.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Larry Smith PA took time to address all of my concerns, explain the structure of my foot/injury, and advise me on ways to support my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Larry was very clear understanding and explaining my condition and recent procedures and explaining possible treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I was well pleased. Thank you.