Gregory Smolarz, MD
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
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CHRISTUSOrthopedics2602 Saint Michael Drive, Suite 302, Texarkana, TX 75503HoursClosed
- 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
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (103)
The best!!
Very good dr
Great Dr
Just stay professional and keep helping everyone.
Everything went well.
Good
Thank you!
You got a great family in this office great job
Very good
Excellent physician!
Great job
Outstanding
❤️✝️🙏
All good 👍
Wait time was a bit long
We need more doctors like Dr. Smolarz!!!
Following doctor’s recommendations. Feeling much better.
Excellent
Everything good
Thank you so much
Thank you so much 💓
Very good and very helpful 👍
He gave me the Synvsc injections I had asked for and his nurse was very professional too.
I was well pleased.
Follows through with directive when to see him again.
Dr Smolarz is awesome!
I felt very comfortable with his staff and Dr Smolarz. I didn’t have a long wait time and every thing was explained professionally.
AMAZING!
The care was A Rated.
Would eagerly recommend
Very fast and great service
Keep on being a good doctor .
I feel fortunate to have had Dr. Smolarz as my doctor.
Respiratory therapy was excellent!
Great people providing great care
Thougjtful courteous appeared to care but professional
Fast and curious
Keep my Doctor right there to help us.
Keep up the good work!!
Dr. Smolarz was highly recommended by previous patients so I was confident I would get excellent treatment.
The feedback that I would offer is that it was worth the wait to see Dr. Smolarz
I was very please with all that was said
None
I was pleased with the care I am getting
His Nurse was awesome too.
Smolarz is awesome!
Thank you for being caring For and nurse and staff
Keep up the great work
Ok
No other problems now I have to wait to see about surgery later Thanks
I felt really good with everything
Very good
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 .
Would recommend to others
Well pleased with my new doctor provider
Everything ran smoothly from the X-rays and seeing the doctor.
Outstanding in every venue
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Great Doctor.
Dr is really trying to help me
I am blessed Dr. Smolarz was the surgeon on call when I was injured.
Excellent orthopedic surgeon for the area.
I love Dr Smolarz and his staff!!!
Just overall excellent doctor and staff
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.
Thanks Doc.... for preparing me to get well soon!🥰
Thank you for everything that you have done for me
The shot still got my foot hurt me
Very knowledgeable
GREAT DOCTOR
Very good people
I thank you and appreciate your time while in need of serious care.
A pleasure to visit this clinic
Well pleased with all.
Lovely stay
Love it there
Nothing to add.
Thanks you
Very knowledgeable
Dr. Smolarz has always been great and one of the few doctors I dread going to!!
Looking forward to my next visit.
He Is Good At What He Does...
Very good on all of the above.
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.
Awesome
Great experience
Tells like it is
Everyone was great and loving to me.
Very good.
I don't like how he didn't listen to what I had to say or was feeling.
I loved the dr and staff. Great knowledge and helped me tremendously. Very very appreciative of the help.
Good man
Wouldn't recommend this Dr for anything
Waited awhile but overall it was good
Always good experience
Everyone was nice to me and I felt in good hands.
Makes you feel at ease and comfortable
Great staff and doctor!
All needs were met.
Excellent care
Very good
Love dr smolarz and his staff they are awsome
He explained everything we needed to and answered out questions