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Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD

Rheumatology* Age 57
Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD
4.2 (109 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD is a Rheumatologist in Roswell, GA.
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Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD

Rheumatology* Age 57
Roswell, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD is a Rheumatologist in Roswell, GA.

About

Dr. Smitherman graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD is a Rheumatologist in Roswell, GA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Smitherman currently practices at Atlanta Arthritis Center, P.C. and are affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Northside Hospital. Dr. Smitherman has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smitherman received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 109 times. Dr. Smitherman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smitherman also speaks Gujarati and Spanish. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteopenia
Chronic Neck Pain
Gout
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Behçet's Disease
Bone Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Foot Conditions
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pulmonary Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Spondylosis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arthrocentesis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Infusion Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Lab Service
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
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    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
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    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
  • Superior Health Plan
    Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia PPO
    Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Options PPO
    Medicare Advantage
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    Golden Rule HMO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Choice Health
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Medicare Advantage PPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network
  • Blue Choice Option
  • AARP

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smitherman
4.2
Based on 109 Reviews
5 Stars (86)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (18)

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Mar 02, 2025
Dr Smitherman was an awesome listener. Reviewed my history, asked very pertinent questions. Took the necessary time to explain my options. Made me feel good about the diagnosis and game plan to correct my issues.
David McGinnis — Mar 02, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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
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Does Dr. Smitherman communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smitherman's profile.

Dr. Smitherman frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD is affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Northside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Smitherman, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

    3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell, GA

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA