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Dr. Leon Fredrick Smith, MD

Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine
39 years of experience
Valdosta Family Medicine 2412 N Oak St, Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-1400

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Leon Smith is originally from Ozark, Alabama. He received his B.S. in Biology, magna cum laude, from Birmingham Southern College in 1982. He received his Medical Doctorate from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center where he did extensive emergency room work and developed the areaâ€™s first smoking cessation clinic. Dr. Smith moved to Valdosta in 1989 where he and Sr. Stewart Williams established Valdosta Family Medicine. Dr. Smith was Chief of Family Medicine Service at South Georgia Medical Center in 1997. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society for Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Smith is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Georgia Association of Family Practice; the Medical Association of Georgia is Assistant Clinical Professor at both The Medical College of Georgia and Mercer Medical School. Dr. Smith is on staff at Smith Northview Hospital. Dr. Smith has three children, Sydney, Cameron and Grayson. He is a member of the Valdosta State University Faculty Brass Quintet where he plays the trumpet. He also collects antique trumpets.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine - 1986

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Valdosta Family Medicine
2412 N Oak St, Valdosta, GA 31602
Mon:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun:1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine
Adolescent Medicine
Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Contact Dermatitis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Urinary Incontinence
Internal Derangement of Knee
Skin Cancer
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Hemorrhoids
Athlete's Foot
Rotator cuff syndrome
Chronic Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Psoriasis
Otitis Media
Tinea Unguium
Hypertension (HTN)
Skin Rash
Osteoporosis
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Infectious Liver Disease
Lateral Epicondylitis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Gout
Sciatica
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Pneumonia
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Acute Pharyngitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Plantar Warts
Bipolar Disorder
Herpes Simplex
Hearing Loss
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Osteoarthritis
Hyperthyroidism
Hair Loss
Herpes Zoster
Anemia
Acute Sinusitis
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Depressive Disorders
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Procedures Performed

Echocardiogram
Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

EyeMed
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
AvMed
Avesis
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Ascension Health
CareSource
STLDentalPlan| LLC
UnitedHealthcare
Clover Health
Alliant Health Plans
Cigna
Tricare
Integra
Aetna
Meritain Health
Prominence Health Plan
Wellcare
Anthem Blue Cross
HealthPartners
Envolve Benefit Options

Cancer 24
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 43
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 38
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 10
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10