Dr. Nakia Smith was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC where she attended Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. After graduating high school, she attended college at Furman University in Greenville, SC. She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and she subsequently enrolled in The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. After obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine, she moved to Columbia, SC to further her medical career as a pediatrician by attending the Pediatrics Residency Program at Palmetto Health Richland.
Dr. Nakia Smith was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC where she attended Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. After graduating high school, she attended college at Furman University in Greenville, SC. She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and she subsequently enrolled in The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. After obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine, she moved to Columbia, SC to further her medical career as a pediatrician by attending the Pediatrics Residency Program at Palmetto Health Richland.
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Amazing provider!!!
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Great visit. Thanks!
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
SouthernMED Pediatrics - Orangeburg (Hillcrest)
1995 St. Matthews Rd Orangeburg, SC 29118
Dr. Nakia Smith was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC where she attended Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. After graduating high school, she attended college at Furman University in Greenville, SC. She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and she subsequently enrolled in The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. After obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine, she moved to Columbia, SC to further her medical career as a pediatrician by attending the Pediatrics Residency Program at Palmetto Health Richland. After graduating from residency, she moved back home to begin private practice in Orangeburg, SC.
Amazing provider!!!
Great visit. Thanks!