Robert Kent Smitherman, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Robert Kent Smitherman, MD
Internal Medicine
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Internal Medicine 4901 S. Collins Street
Arlington, TX 76018
Arlington, TX 76018
About Me
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Baylor College of Medicine Program - Residency - 2001
Baylor College of Medicine - Medical Education - 1998
Bio
Robert Smitherman, M.D., FACP chose internal medicine for its broad complex scope and challenges, and because of his desire to form meaningful, long-lasting relationships with his patients. He has been an academic clinician and teacher in Texas since 2001 and has served the Arlington community since 2008.
Dr. Smitherman is board-certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine-Ben Taub General Hospital for six years prior to setting down roots in North Texas. Dr. Smitherman’s areas of interest and focus include the treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and the promotion of cardiovascular health and wellness. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical School, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Texas Medical Association. When not practicing medicine and with his patients, Dr. Smitherman enjoys spending time with his wife and children, along with numerous outdoor activities.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
QuickTrip
Self-pay
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (284 Ratings, 85 Comments)
Dec 2025Dr. Smitherman is a wonderful doctor. He is the PCP for my husband (who has Alzheimer's) and myself. He takes the time to answer all of my questions. We arrived early and were called In to the examining room Immediately. The nurse/assistant […] was very thorough and did a great job. The lab technician […] was timely to see us and she also did a great job. […] (at the front desk and check-out) greeted us quickly, checked us out after our appointment, and scheduled our next appointments promptly. We are very happy with Dr. Smitherman and his team.Dec 2025He listens and gives helpful suggestionsDec 2025The Doctor was very thorough and concerned about my healthDec 2025They are super nice and caring.Dec 2025I always have a positive experience with the doctor […]. They listen.Dec 2025ExcellentDec 2025I am very happy with everything in this practice. Excellent doctors and PA's, nurses and staff!Dec 2025Good!Dec 2025Always professional and kind.Dec 2025Smitherman is simply the bestDec 2025Dr. Smitherman has always explained things thoroughly. He has always taken the time to answer any questions.Dec 2025Dr Smitherman is greatDec 2025Very down to earth doctor,I really enjoy my visitsDec 2025Dr Smitherman is greatDec 2025The staff is excellent from checkin to lab to checkout. The nurse and the lab were wonderful. The front office from checkin to checkout is the best and I have been in a lot of Dr offices for over 75 years.Dec 2025Always taken care of very well.Dec 2025Everything went very well. I pre-registered, so in an exam room promptly.Dr Smitherman is very through and precise.Great Visit, covered all my Concerns Plus.Dec 2025Dr. Smitherman is a no-nonsense professional and I really appreciate that. He gives thorough explanations and analogies that help me understand the thoughts behind our mutual medical decisions. I have been going to Dr. Smitherman for 10+ years and will continue to consult him for my medical care so, he can never retire :)Nov 2025All goodNov 2025The best, I ever hadNov 2025Dr. Smitherman and his staff are great. Courteous, professional, and caring. I am lucky to have Dr. Smitherman as my PCP.Nov 2025Teamwork all aroundNov 2025Great doctor and nurse-assistant and friendly front office staffNov 2025Dr. Smitherman has been my caregiver for several years. He is a great doctor who is always open to share his wealth of medical knowledge in answering all of my questions related to my health.Nov 2025ExcellentNov 2025OutstandingNov 2025Very professional.Nov 2025Very knowledgeable and considerate!Nov 2025The entire practice including staff were amazing. They worked together like a well-oiled machine, and they did it seemlessly. All seemed to know their job and they did it in a very friendly and efficent manner. This practice was highly recommended to me and I quickly saw why. It was worth the wait (several months) to get in for a new patient consultation.Nov 2025The physician was what I call a " straight shooter." Answered all my questions from a base of knowledge and in a very patient manner. This was a new patient visit, and I can truthfully say I've never met a more relatable doc in my 80 years. He spent over an hour with me, and I left with a written visit and clinical summary, a referral to one specialist, and and an order for one x-ray, and a follow up appt.Nov 2025The whole staff is friendlyNov 2025Not rushed very interested in my health concernsNov 2025Dr. Smitherman and his staff provide expert care with compassionNov 2025Very comfortable & efficient. Answered all questions, received complete exam.Nov 2025Nurse, Doctor and Lab Technician great team.Nov 2025Dr. Smitherman is a wonderful physician and talented doctor who cares about his patients.Nov 2025Dr Smitherman is very thorough when discussing issues and medicationsOct 2025Staff is always very professional and courteous. Even if I call in with a question, they are very prompt to respond. I have always been very pleased with the entire staff.Oct 2025Dr. Smitherman is an excellent physician who cares about my health and well-being. He provides all the necessary information and treatments to ensure I maintain healthy for many more years. I would highly recommend Dr. Smitherman to anyone.Oct 2025I've been seeing Dr. Smitherman for double digit years and will continue to for as long as he remains in practice. He is direct and genuinely wants the best for me.Oct 2025The staff are great and help each other out when they get busy. This is always evident but especially with this visit where the lady who normally checks patients out helped get me checked in as the intake lady was with another patient on a call that was taking longer than 15 seconds to wrap up. I appreciate the awareness that my time is valuable as well.Oct 2025Excellent professional serviceOct 2025The staff is always welcoming and efficient. Waiting is always prompt of even earlyOct 2025Dr Smitherman is an amazing Doctor. Always makes me feel at ease and that's important.Oct 2025I dealt with […] Dr Smitherman on this appointment, my first to this provider. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr Smitherman was patient and thorough taking the needed time to discuss my concerns and issues and then discuss his thoughts and recommendations. I was very impressed with the care and professionalism of the staff and physician.Oct 2025Always a good experience.Oct 2025My experiences with with Texas HEALTH has always been favorable, friendly and very professional.Oct 2025Dr Smitherman and staff are excellent!!Oct 2025The office is very professional. It runs on time with very little wait time at all.Oct 2025Dr. Smitherman is very professional. He is also friendly and easy to talk to. He puts you at ease. He never rushes you.Oct 2025Dr Smitherman and his office continue to surpass my expectations with great serviceOct 2025Very friendly staffOct 2025Great experience as alwaysOct 2025As a new patient Dr. Smitherman was so generous with his time in explaining his practice and then was so thorough in going through my medical history. I could not have been more pleased with meeting him, being listened to and feeling well cared for. I left feeling optimistic and secure as his patient.Oct 2025Very good experience overall. Only suggestion would be once you have to remove your clothes to wait for the EKG it needs to be a short wait. It's cold in there with just a gown onOct 2025All goodOct 2025Always very good.Oct 2025Great office and staffOct 2025He listend and gave options I could make my own choice I asked him what he would do told me and why.Oct 2025The office people all seem friendly and willing to help.Oct 2025I have always had a great experience with Dr Smitherman. He never makes me feel rushed and he listens to my concerns and makes me feel at ease.Oct 2025Overall, excellent experienceOct 2025"Above the top" office!! Staff is so pleasant and things appear to be very well run!! Physician is great!!Oct 2025Love the doctor and the whole staff!Oct 2025Have always appreciated the time Dr Smitherman takes to explain my care.Sep 2025Excellent Primary care provider. Was aggressive in tackling my health issue.Sep 2025I've been seeing my GP here 19 years! Speaks for itself.Sep 2025Dr. Smitherman's office is run very efficiently from the front office to the lab.Sep 2025Doctor explained everything to me!Sep 2025Always polite and easy to talk to. Listens and has good bedside mannerSep 2025Great experience!Sep 2025When I walked into the lobby, I immediately felt welcomed and taken care of being a new patient experience. Definitely wonderful staff and super kind. I'm looking forward to come back! Thank you all for being incredible folksSep 2025An overall great experience.Sep 2025Everybody was very friendly and kind.Sep 2025He was graatSep 2025He was knowledgeable and very courteousSep 2025Great experience!Sep 2025Everything was very good.!Sep 2025The doctor explains everything in terms that you can understand and is very thorough.Sep 2025Great experience.Sep 2025Everything was good. Arrived early. Was called back to exam room early. Medical assistant was very nice, considerate and professional.Sep 2025Very good experience.Sep 2025Dr smitherman and his staff are amazing.Sep 2025Very good coordination with staff.Sep 2025Appreciate the care and professionalism from Dr. Smitherman and staff.