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Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD

Rheumatology* Age 56
Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD
4.1 (95 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD

Rheumatology* Age 56
Roswell, GA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD works in Roswell, GA as a Rheumatologist and has 26 years experience.

They are board certified in Rheumatology and graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Smitherman completed a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Smitherman has has worked on more claims relating to Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteopenia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Smitherman has received an average rating of 4.1 from patients and has been reviewed 95 times. They are affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Northside Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Smitherman also speaks Gujarati and Spanish. Dr. Smitherman practices at Atlanta Arthritis Center, P.C. in Roswell, GA and has additional offices in Dickson, TN.

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  • Superior Health Plan
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    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
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    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
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    BlueChoice-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
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    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
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    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Pathway-GA HMO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
  • Blue Card PPO
    Federal Employee Program
    State Employees Program
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
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  • Golden Rule HMO
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Atlanta Arthritis Center, P.C.
    1305 Hembree Rd Ste 101, Roswell, GA 30076
  2. 2 Dickson Medical Associates PC
    127 Crestview Park Dr, Dickson, TN 37055

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4.1
Based on 95 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (18)

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Sep 06, 2024
He listens and takes his time with you.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Fl
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Smitherman accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Smitherman's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Smitherman accepts AARP, Aetna and Ambetter as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Smitherman accepts here.

Dr. Smitherman frequently sees patients for Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteopenia.

Yes, Dr. Smitherman speaks Gujarati and Spanish. See Dr. Smitherman's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Smitherman has a star rating of 4.1/5 and has been reviewed 95 times.

Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Rheumatology.

Dr. Smitherman has been practicing as a Rheumatologist for 26 years.

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