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Dr. Michael Lance Smitherman MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

3/5(41)
11660 Alpharetta Hwy Suite 265 Roswell GA, 30076
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Dr. Michael Smitherman is a rheumatologist practicing in Roswell, GA. Dr. Smitherman specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Smitherman treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout And More
  • Psoriasis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Lupus
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • Member METRO ATLANTA RHEUMATOLOGY SOCIETY 
  • Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY 
  • Member MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA 
  • Member NORTH FULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL 

Fellowships

  • RHEUMATOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL    2001

Dr. Michael Lance Smitherman MD's Practice location

Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD

11660 Alpharetta Hwy Suite 265 -
Roswell, GA 30076
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Michael Smitherman

1305 Hembree Rd. Suite 101 -
Roswell, GA 30076
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Patient Experience with Dr. Smitherman


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Dr. Michael Lance Smitherman MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 41 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Head east 57 ft
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Head north on Hembree Parkway 159 ft
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Turn right onto South Main Street (GA 9) 5177 ft
Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway (GA 120) 3.8 mi
Continue straight onto State Bridge Road (GA 120) 932 ft
Turn left onto Kimball Bridge Road (GA 120) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road 2258 ft
Make a slight right 188 ft
Go straight onto Sargent Road 1.6 mi
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road 1094 ft
Turn right onto Hospital Parkway 681 ft
Turn right 210 ft
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NORTHSIDE HOSPITALl

1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30342

Head north on Hembree Parkway 159 ft
Turn left onto Hembree Road 1603 ft
Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway (GA 9) 2.1 mi
Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road (GA 140) 1.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1979 ft
Merge left onto Georgia 400 (US 19) 6.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Hammond Drive 1537 ft
Keep left at the fork 276 ft
Turn left onto Hammond Drive Northeast 2132 ft
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road 3886 ft
Turn right 536 ft
Enter the roundabout 88 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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