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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD
4.4 (111 Ratings)

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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA.
Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD
4.4 (111 Ratings)
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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Olympia, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA.

About

Dr. Smitherman graduated from Baylor University. Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA. Dr. Smitherman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital. At present, Dr. Smitherman received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 111 times. Dr. Smitherman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smitherman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Sciatica
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoforaminotomy
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Preferred Provider Network PPN
  • Cigna
  • Health Net PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Choice Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Humana
  • Coop Core
  • Heritage Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc
    3909 9th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98502
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Providence Neurosurgery of Southwest Washington
    615 Lilly Rd NE Ste 220, Olympia, WA 98506
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smitherman
4.4
Based on 111 Reviews
5 Stars (87)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 11, 2024
Information regarding diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of lumbar spine condition given with clear communication. Staff in office including Medical Assistant and Radiology technician excellent! I highly recommend her as a provider!
— Oct 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
Internship
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is affiliated with Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital

    915 Anderson Dr, Aberdeen, WA

  • Providence Centralia Hospital

    914 S Scheuber Rd, Centralia, WA

  • Providence St. Peter Hospital

    413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA