Dr. Steven Smith has served the northwest Houston area since 1995. He believes in fulfilling three important obligations to each of his patients: Make an accurate diagnosis, explain the condition in a manner in which the patient can understand it and review all the treatment options available for that condition including referrals to other providers for evaluation and/or co-management. By combining the very best hands-on techniques, active rehabilitation and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. Dr. Smith is able to help you accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.
ACADEMIC
Texas A&M University – August 1987 – May 1989
San Jacinto Junior College – August 1989 – August 1991
Texas Chiropractic College – August 1991 – December 1994
PROFESSIONAL
1994 – National Board of Chiropractic Examiners – Certification in basic Sciences, clinical sciences, physical medicine and clinical competency. 1994 – Licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
1996 – Various CCE courses offered through the TCA Homecoming. (16 hours).
1997 – “Restoring Musculoskeletal Integrity” John J. Danchik D.C., CCSP, FICC. Texas Chiropractic College Post-Graduate Division. (14 hours).
1997 – Continuing Education as required by TBCE offered through the TCA. (2 hours).
1998 – AMA Guides to Impairment Rating Basic Training Course offered by AADEP. (16 hours).
1998 – Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission – Designated Doctor Appointment.
2000 – Texas Chiropractic Association/Texas Council of Chiropractic Orthopedists/Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission Impairment Rating Seminar.
2001 – American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) AMA guides, 4th Edition Training Course.
2002 – Texas Chiropractic College – Designated doctor training presented by Whole Person Technologies. (16 hours).
2003 – Texas Chiropractic College – Clinical Updates-Spinal Impairment Rating (4 hours).
2003 – Texas Chiropractic College — Substantiation of Care through Documentation & Examination Procedures (8 hours).
2003 – Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission ADL Level II certification.
2003 – Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Risk Management (4 hours).
2004 – Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Sports Medicine Physician (16 hours).
2005 – Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Clinical Neurology (16 hours).
2006 – Texas Chiropractic College/American Red Cross (18 hours) – “Protect Your Back” Instructor Training Course.
2007 – Texas Chiropractic College – Cervical Spine and Shoulder Rehabilitation (16 hours).
2008 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Coding, Compliance & Documenting Medical Necessity in the Chiropractic Practice (16 hours).
2008 – The University of Bridgeport & The American Academy of Manual & Physical Medicine – Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification (30 hours).
2010 – New York Chiropractic College – Active Rehab, Compliance, Coding and Patient Management in This Era of Healthcare (16 hours).
2011 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Personal Injury: Treatment, Coding, Billing, Collections, Risk Management (16 hours).
2012 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Myofascial Release (16 hours).
2013 – Personal Injury: Documentation, Coding and Billing Compliance with COLOSSUS. (16 Hours)
2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 – Module 1: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)
2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 – Module 2: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)
2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 – Module 3: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)
2014 – Texas Chiropractic College – Division of Post-Graduate Studies, Ethics, Risk Management and Documentation (4 Hours)
2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 – Module 4: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)
2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – 19th Annual Scientific Conference (12 Hours)
2015 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology, Advanced Certification Examination (Passed). 2016 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Coding, Documentation and Compliance in Personal Injury (16 Hours).
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
Evidence Based Spine Care: Epidemiology of spine care, the opioid epidemic and spinal manipulation for pain management. Functional neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of pain perception, including descending modulation of pain in the central nervous system. Review of specific research outlining spinal manipulations influence on the central nervous system in the spine pain patient. Clinical assessment and interprofessional communications relating to the diagnosis and management of the mechanical spine pain patient.
Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 Evidence Based Spine Care: Spinal biomechanics and response to trauma. Detailed review of spinal instability, mechanical spine trauma and global spinal biomechanical balance. The influence of spinal sagittal curvature, pelvic incidence, sacral slope and pelvic tilt on conservative and surgical care outcomes. Clinical correlation with radiographic and advanced imaging findings specific to the spine pain patient.
Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 Evidence Based Spine Care: Coordination of care and clinical documentation associated with interprofessional communication. Focus on the safety of chiropractic management of the spine pain patient and review of research related to specific phases of care, acute intervention, corrective care and health maintenance care were reviewed. Documentation and workflows related to an interprofessional team approach focusing on compliance and delivery in the modern practice environment.
Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 2017 – TBCE Required Ethics course (2 Hours) CCED Seminars 6/20/2017
2017 – TBCE Required Documentation & Risk management course (2 Hours) 6/20/2017
2018 – ACSM CEC Certificate, HEADS UP TO CLINICIANS: Addressing Concussions in Sports Among Kids and Teens. 1/31/2018 (1Hour CE)
2018 – Personal Injury for the 21st Century (16 hours) including Ethics and Risk management hours required by TBCE.
2018 – Ligament Injury Institute, Post-Doctoral Certification in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck (8 hours)
COMMUNITY ACCOLADES
Past President of the Harris County PCT 4 Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association
2008, 2009 & 2010 H-Texas Magazine Houston’s Top Chiropractors
EMPLOYMENT
May 15, 1995 – March 17, 2006, Champions Chiropractic, Associate Chiropractic Physician.
March 23, 2006 – Present, Spring Spine Center, Owner/Proprietor
Past Director of MUA Services – Spring Surgical Center (Currently Woodlands Specialty Hospital)
I am proud to have studied diligently to acquire a very high level of skill and confidence to become an auditor of accident-related injury claims and subscribe to the “Observer Rule of law and Empowerment.”
We are eager to assist when injury claims have been undervalued and there is no legal or factual basis for so low a determination.
We want our plaintiff’s representatives to feel that when they choose our audit services, you have made the right decision.
We understand how frustrating it is for all plaintiff’s parties to be on the low end of a settlement valuation. No one should have to go through that — and we are truly grateful that you are allowing us the opportunity to bring a more favorable resolve to this issue of unfair, injury claim undervaluation.’
We strive to keep our satisfaction rating high and show that we care. The human mind is no match against the insurers software’s, therefore we have acquired the CASE Audit Settlement Evaluation software that makes up to 600 decisions and determinations to match the insurers software’s and exchange decision points, interface and input added valuation into an injury claim.
Thank you for being our valued customer. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your injury claim audit and enhancement needs.
Your health is my first concern and you’ve entrusted it to me after your accident. I take that seriously. When you’re involved in an accident, there is accompanying stress and anxiety over your injuries, your future prognosis and the implications that arise from insurance issues. I have trained in the medical-legal aspects of trauma medicine and will treat you and your injuries with the highest care possible and process your case according to the highest standards so be confident that you are in caring hands and thank you for trusting me.
I am a trained auditor and ‘Knowledgeable Observer’ of medical and economist considerations. I utilize proprietary AI software to formulate demands to enhance valuation across 26 monetary markers that are often missing, and I conduct independent audits to reverse the unfair undervaluation of an injury claim.
Demands formulated contain ‘decision points,’ ‘case maximizers,’ and ‘value drivers’ in 26 separate sections.
The audit will refute the engagement of any “Unfair Claim Settlement Practice Acts.” An audit will correct misstatements of the defense or when insurers present an inadequate explanation of the legal and factual basis for unfair undervaluation of an injury claim.
I invite you to call to discuss case specifics. I will conduct a free analysis to determine if any claim is a candidate for audit to reverse an unfair undervaluation.