Welcome To Florida Center for Orthopaedics Florida Center for Orthopedics has been servicing Central Florida’s musculoskeletal needs since 1999. Dr. Richard C. Smith has been a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Central Florida since 1990. His vast experience allows him to provide expert opinions and treatment recommendations for many patients. Dr. Richard Smith also offers expert services on IMEs, CMEs, QTCs, and Medical Reviews.