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Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman MD
Internist
4901 S COLLINS ST ARLINGTON TX, 76018About
Dr. Robert Smitherman is an internist practicing in ARLINGTON, TX. Dr. Smitherman specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Smitherman provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Texas Medical Association
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- Dr. Yin Htwe Oo MD4519 MATLOCK RD ARLINGTON TX 76018
- Dr. Tony Tuan Chuong M.D.4860 MATLOCK RD ARLINGTON TX 76018
- Dr. Adriane Elizabeth Schiano M.D.350 E INTERSTATE 20 ARLINGTON TX 76018
- Dr. Mohammad U Khubaib M.D.1741 E BARDIN RD ARLINGTON TX 76018
Nearest Hospitals
MEDICAL CENTER OF ARLINGTONl
3301 MATLOCK ROAD ARLINGTON TX 76015