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Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD
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Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Smitherman graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Smitherman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Smitherman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 309-8273
  2. 2 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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Feb 15, 2020
Dr Smitherman provided excellent care during a recent stay at the UCSD Hospital Hillcrest. He kept us fully informed at all times.
Fred T — Feb 15, 2020
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Internal Medicine
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  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1983
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smitherman's profile.

Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kenton Smitherman, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA