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Dr. Terry Smith, MD

Dr. Terry Smith, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Terry Smith, MD is a family medicine physician in Hixson, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee in 1983. He is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Locations

Circle of Life Family Medicine

Circle of Life Family Medicine4841 Hixson Pike Ste A Hixson, TN 37343
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At a Glance

  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

3.1

19 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
42%
42%

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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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Gerry – Aug 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Susan – Mar 13, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Daniel Spain in Marietta, GA – Nov 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Terry Walker Smith, MD, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences. He trained in family medicine at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis Tennessee, where he served as Chief Resident.Smith has been practicing since 1986...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • St Francis Hospital Pittsburghs Pa

    Residency Hospital
  • St Francis Hospital Pittsburghs Pa

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee

    Medical School, 1983
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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