Dr. Michael Smitherman, M.D. attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center- Miami Beach, Florida. He practiced internal medicine in Cumming, Georgia, and Tucker, Georgia, between 1998 to 2001. After which he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, to achieve his goal of becoming a rheumatologist.
Dr. Michael Smitherman, M.D. attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center- Miami Beach, Florida. He practiced internal medicine in Cumming, Georgia, and Tucker, Georgia, between 1998 to 2001. After which he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, to achieve his goal of becoming a rheumatologist.
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Dr. Smitherman is the only doctor that actually understands & listens to what is changing with my body. With his very positive attitude and knowledge, it gives me hope for a better quality of life.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Smitherman is very understanding of my other pain issues as well as my RA treatment. He listens to my needs.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Listens well. Doesn’t hurry you through. Helpful and knowledgeable!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Poor bedside manner, appeared aggravated that I was even in his office. Sighed a lot, and generally just sounded frustrated, like he was wasting his time having to see me.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent Dr.
Fantastic Nurse (Amy)
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Awesome guy was a walkin didn't think I'd get appointment for awhile he got me in right away been trying to see someone since nov
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He’s very knowledgeable in the treatment of arthritis and all the other forms of arthritis!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always an excellent physician. I always appreciate him.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very nice. Totally changed my life by healing my psoriasis
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He takes his time reviewing my past visit records, labs and any other tests along with my input. Presents helpful suggestions for optimal care and always asks if I have any questions for him. His staff is also friendly and helpfull.
Dr. Michael Smitherman, M.D. was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He developed an interest in medicine and rheumatology at an early age when his grandmother was diagnosed with a rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma overlap syndrome. He attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center- Miami Beach, Florida. He practiced internal medicine in Cumming, Georgia, and Tucker, Georgia, between 1998 to 2001. After which he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, to achieve his goal of becoming a rheumatologist. While at the University of Florida, he was awarded an AMGEN fellowship award. As an AMGEN fellow he completed research in systemic lupus erythematosus which was presented at the American College of Rheumatology national meeting in 2003. He published research in fibromyalgia in Current Pain and Headache Reports (August, 2002) with Dr. Roland Staud (author of Fibromyalgia for Dummies) and completed research with Dr. N. Larry Edwards on new and emerging therapies for gouty arthritis. He is board certified in Rheumatology and board eligible in internal medicine
Dr. Smitherman is the only doctor that actually understands & listens to what is changing with my body. With his very positive attitude and knowledge, it gives me hope for a better quality of life.
Dr. Smitherman is very understanding of my other pain issues as well as my RA treatment. He listens to my needs.
Listens well. Doesn’t hurry you through. Helpful and knowledgeable!
Poor bedside manner, appeared aggravated that I was even in his office. Sighed a lot, and generally just sounded frustrated, like he was wasting his time having to see me.
Excellent Dr. Fantastic Nurse (Amy)
Awesome guy was a walkin didn't think I'd get appointment for awhile he got me in right away been trying to see someone since nov
He’s very knowledgeable in the treatment of arthritis and all the other forms of arthritis!
Always an excellent physician. I always appreciate him.
Very nice. Totally changed my life by healing my psoriasis
He takes his time reviewing my past visit records, labs and any other tests along with my input. Presents helpful suggestions for optimal care and always asks if I have any questions for him. His staff is also friendly and helpfull.