Craig Smith, MD

Dr. Craig Smith has a lifelong commitment to the healthcare of the human condition. He grew up the son of a “country doc” from Montana and has devoted his life to the care of others. Over the years, Dr. Smith has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating the active patient who is dealing with high demands of daily challenges in body, mind, and spirit.

As an exercise physiologist, Dr. Smith conducted research for the United States Army on recruits suffering from illness due to altitude sickness and dehydration. He graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and is a Board-Certified Family Physician. Following his residency, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Ohio State University serving as team Physician for the Buckeyes. Dr. Smith understands the athlete’s world of pain and healing. The following 18 years were spent at an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD.

Dr. Smith served as head team physician for South Dakota State University. During this time, he developed an interest in regenerative medicine studying biologics and musculoskeletal ultrasound at the Mayo Clinic in 2008.

He moved to Boise, ID. in 2014 and practiced out of two separate orthopedic settings. In 2018, Dr. Smith further honed his interest in regenerative and naturopathic work in a naturopathic clinic while undergoing a course of study with the American Academy of anti-aging. He received his peptide and hormone pellet certifications. This further increased his understanding of the power and resiliency of the human spirit.

Dr. Smith states, “More than ever before, I believe patients are seeking “state-of-the-art” health care and are deserving of a relationship with their physician that can optimize their health and well-being. In doing so, this empowers the patient to better care for themself.” Whether it’s weight loss, physical fitness, injury, hormone optimization, peptide therapy and nutrition, or anti-aging, High Country Performance Medicine will elevate our level of health and wellness and assist us to thrive!