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Michael Smitherman, M.D.

Heritage Medical Associates

Michael Smitherman, M.D.

Physician - Rheumatology / Arthritis

About

Dr. Michael Smitherman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Smitherman then moved to Florida, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, followed by a Rheumatology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Education

University of Alabama School of Medicine

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Fellowship

University of Florida

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Rheumatology

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Saint Thomas West Office

4230 Harding Pike
East Medical Plaza, Suite 501
Nashville, TN 37205
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Hours:

Mo: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tu: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

We: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Th: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Patient Education

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Weight Management for Children

The following information is adapted from Tennessee’s Statewide Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan to provide helpful tips for your child to avoid health problems related to their weight.
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Adolescent Injury Prevention

In this article, we provide helpful tips and information to prevent injuries in adolescents.
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Adolescent Development Tips

We have compiled the following helpful resources to guide you and your family in your care for adolescents. Please reference them for what to expect of adolescents at these ages including information about their diet, sleep, teeth, schools, activities, discipline and puberty.
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Aerobic Exercise

Learn about the benefits of aerobic exercise and recommendations for how much and how often you exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Breast Cancer Risk & Early Detection

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Hypertension

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Osteoporosis

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Smoking Cessation

Read this article for tips that can finally help you kick the habit.
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Symptom Management Guide

Read this article for basic recommendations for what to do if you have fever, cough, congestion, blood pressure problems, asthma, congestive heart failure, headache, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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MDVIP Program

Read on to find out about the benefits of participating in our MDVIP program.
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Immunizations

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Safety Information to Protect Your Children

This information is intended for parents to learn how to help protect children from getting hurt.
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Mental Health Information for Adolescents

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Pediatric Symptom Management Guide

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Preventive Dental Cleanings During Pregnancy

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Frequently Asked Questions for Patients Concerning Vaccine Safety

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Safe Over-The-Counter Medications During Pregnancy

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What Are Hemorrhoids and How to Prevent them During Pregnancy

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Postpartum Recovery

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Food Safety to Avoid Illness During Pregnancy

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Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Risk Factors and Genetic Testing

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Diabetes: Diagnosis and Management

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Preventative Health Information

Read this article to discover the top things you can do to stay ahead of your health and keep yourself healthy.
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Childhood Development

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How to Perform CPR on an Infant

Read step-by-step instructions for how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for infants less than age 1.
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Pediatric Patient Education

Here, we highlight our care philosophy and our approach to some of the important issues that influence the type of healthcare your child and family receive.
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) For the Treatment of Food Allergy

Discover information and resources to learn about the current state of oral immunotherapy for the treatment of food allergy from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
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Helpful Resources for Parents

Here, we've compiled a list of helpful links with information from trusted resources like the American Academy of Pediatrics and more.
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Helpful Websites for More Information about Women's Health

In addition to our Patient Education materials, we've compiled a list of helpful websites for more valuable medical information about Women's Health topics.
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COVID19 Vaccine Information

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Gestational Diabetes

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Blood Glucose Log

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Medicine Guidelines During Pregnancy

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Children's Medication Dosing Guide

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