Gregory Smolarz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Meet Gregory Smolarz, MD

Dr. Steven Porter, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in total joints and sports medicine at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Texarkana. His expertise covers a wide range of general orthopedics, focusing on total joint replacements, including knees, anterior approach hips, and shoulders. Dr. Porter is proficient in both arthroscopic and open procedures of the shoulder and knee, making him a valuable resource for patients with sports-related injuries and general orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Porter's dedication to providing comprehensive and patient-centered care ensures that his patients receive the best possible outcomes. By employing advanced surgical techniques and personalized treatment plans, he helps patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Dr. Porter collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care and support to every patient on their journey to recovery.


Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    Orthopedics
    2602 Saint Michael Drive, Suite 302, Texarkana, TX 75503
    Hours
    Closed
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health ARK-LA-TEX

CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital - Texarkana

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Surgery Center of Northeast Texas


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Arkansas Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Blue Advantage
  • BlueChoice TC
  • Brookshire Bros
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Military TRICARE
  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Oklahoma
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan Commercial
  • PHCS TC
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Procare Advantage, LLC
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Texas Childrens Health Plan
  • Texas True Choice STAR Health Plan (Foster Care)
  • TriWest
  • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • USA Managed Care

Education & Certifications

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.7
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.7
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (103)

5.0

The best!!

5.0

Very good dr

5.0

Great Dr

5.0

Just stay professional and keep helping everyone.

5.0

Everything went well.

5.0

Good

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

You got a great family in this office great job

4.0

Very good

5.0

Excellent physician!

5.0

Great job

5.0

Outstanding

5.0

❤️✝️🙏

5.0

All good 👍

5.0

Wait time was a bit long

5.0

We need more doctors like Dr. Smolarz!!!

5.0

Following doctor’s recommendations. Feeling much better.

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Everything good

5.0

Thank you so much

5.0

Thank you so much 💓

4.0

Very good and very helpful 👍

5.0

He gave me the Synvsc injections I had asked for and his nurse was very professional too.

5.0

I was well pleased.

5.0

Follows through with directive when to see him again.

5.0

Dr Smolarz is awesome!

5.0

I felt very comfortable with his staff and Dr Smolarz. I didn’t have a long wait time and every thing was explained professionally.

5.0

AMAZING!

5.0

The care was A Rated.

5.0

Would eagerly recommend

5.0

Very fast and great service

5.0

Keep on being a good doctor .

5.0

I feel fortunate to have had Dr. Smolarz as my doctor.

5.0

Respiratory therapy was excellent!

5.0

Great people providing great care

5.0

Thougjtful courteous appeared to care but professional

5.0

Fast and curious

5.0

Keep my Doctor right there to help us.

5.0

Keep up the good work!!

5.0

Dr. Smolarz was highly recommended by previous patients so I was confident I would get excellent treatment.

5.0

The feedback that I would offer is that it was worth the wait to see Dr. Smolarz

5.0

I was very please with all that was said

5.0

None

5.0

I was pleased with the care I am getting

5.0

His Nurse was awesome too.

5.0

Smolarz is awesome!

5.0

Thank you for being caring For and nurse and staff

5.0

Keep up the great work

5.0

Ok

4.0

No other problems now I have to wait to see about surgery later Thanks

5.0

I felt really good with everything

5.0

Very good

5.0

Thank you for the care you gave me .I was very scared an needed a few minutes to take it all in .The nurse was also a help .

5.0

Would recommend to others

5.0

Well pleased with my new doctor provider

5.0

Everything ran smoothly from the X-rays and seeing the doctor.

5.0

Outstanding in every venue

5.0

None

5.0

Great Doctor.

5.0

Dr is really trying to help me

5.0

I am blessed Dr. Smolarz was the surgeon on call when I was injured.

4.0

Excellent orthopedic surgeon for the area.

5.0

I love Dr Smolarz and his staff!!!

5.0

Just overall excellent doctor and staff

5.0

I am very appreciative of the excellent orthopedic care that Doctor Smolarz and his staff have always provided me with both in the past and with my present orthopedic concerns.

5.0

Thanks Doc.... for preparing me to get well soon!🥰

5.0

Thank you for everything that you have done for me

4.0

The shot still got my foot hurt me

5.0

Very knowledgeable

5.0

GREAT DOCTOR

5.0

Very good people

5.0

I thank you and appreciate your time while in need of serious care.

5.0

A pleasure to visit this clinic

5.0

Well pleased with all.

5.0

Lovely stay

5.0

Love it there

5.0

Nothing to add.

5.0

Thanks you

5.0

Very knowledgeable

5.0

Dr. Smolarz has always been great and one of the few doctors I dread going to!!

5.0

Looking forward to my next visit.

5.0

He Is Good At What He Does...

4.0

Very good on all of the above.

5.0

I completed my visit knowing my options and feeling that Dr. Smolarz had provided facts and solutions to my medical issue even though it is mostly an inconvenience an only mildly painful. He seemed to me to be a kind and caring person.

5.0

Awesome

5.0

Great experience

5.0

Tells like it is

5.0

Everyone was great and loving to me.

5.0

Very good.

2.0

I don't like how he didn't listen to what I had to say or was feeling.

5.0

I loved the dr and staff. Great knowledge and helped me tremendously. Very very appreciative of the help.

5.0

Good man

2.0

Wouldn't recommend this Dr for anything

5.0

Waited awhile but overall it was good

5.0

Always good experience

5.0

Everyone was nice to me and I felt in good hands.

5.0

Makes you feel at ease and comfortable

5.0

Great staff and doctor!

5.0

All needs were met.

5.0

Excellent care

4.0

Very good

5.0

Love dr smolarz and his staff they are awsome

5.0

He explained everything we needed to and answered out questions