Dr. Ellison Smith Jr, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 58

Rheumatology*

Dr. Ellison Smith Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Asheville, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mission Hospital and AdventHealth Hendersonville. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Ellison Smith Jr, MD

Practice

4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200 Asheville, NC 28803
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Smith Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smith Jr specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Smith Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith Jr

4.2

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
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1 Star
17%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly Chastain – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mayya Chmunevich – Oct 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Deborah Rogers in Black Mountain, NC – May 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
21 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2016
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biography

Dr. Ellison Smith Jr, MD is a rheumatologist in Asheville, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith Jr has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Dr. Smith Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center P.A.4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200 Asheville, NC 28803
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • AdventHealth Hendersonville

      100 Hospital Dr
      Hendersonville, NC 28792
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Angel Medical Center

      120 Riverview St
      Franklin, NC 28734

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

      125 Hospital Dr
      Spruce Pine, NC 28777
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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