Robert Kent Smitherman, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Robert Kent Smitherman, MD
Internal Medicine
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.
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4.9 out of 5 (260 Ratings, 67 Comments)
May 2025Very very goodMay 2025All goodMay 2025Great VisitMay 2025Everything is great!May 2025Excellent discussion of my needed health improvementsMay 2025The whole staff is friendly and helpfulMay 2025Great place, atmosphere, and staffMay 2025Great practice from front desk to medical providersMay 2025Awesome!May 2025Smitherman's infectious enthusiasm keep us coming back for moreMay 2025Overall very professional.May 2025Very professional.May 2025Dr Smitherman and staff are excellent!!!May 2025Very impressed with Dr Smitherman!May 2025Dr. Smitherman continues to be a patient and caring individual who has my best interest at heart.May 2025Great staffMay 2025Dr Smitherman communicates succinctly and is never in a rush finish your exam.May 2025Everyone at this location is FABULOUS!!May 2025Dr Smitherman was thorough and efficientMay 2025Kind, caring and happy doctor and staff.May 2025Answers all questions. Awesome!May 2025All staff members I have ever come in contact with at this clinic are the nicest and most helpful always.Apr 2025From the moment I entered my doctors office I met smiles and friendly staff members getting me settled in quickly.Apr 2025I'm always greeted like I'm an old friend and always recommend this practice to my friends and even my son joined this caring medical practice for his concerns.Apr 2025Staff is always courteous and helpfulApr 2025Always a nice experience.Apr 2025Dr Smitherman was very thorough and knowledgeable in discussing my health issues.Apr 2025Dr. Smitherman is the best.Apr 2025The whole staff is excellentApr 2025Easy to talk to and gives good advice/recommendations.Apr 2025I can't say enough good things about my experiences.Apr 2025We have always found everyone and all the staff so helpful and very pleasant.Apr 2025Dr Smitherman was excellentApr 2025Excellent experience from beginning to end!Apr 2025Everyone was great and has been every time I have been here. The entire staff makes you feel very welcomed.Apr 2025Excellent Doctor. Yes, I will recommend Dr SmithermanApr 2025Excellent, caring staff.Apr 2025The personnel in the office are friendly and efficient. You never need to wait for extended periods of time.Apr 2025Dr. Smitherman has a very welcoming friendly manner that puts you at ease. He makes it easy to talk to him. His office is run very efficiently.Apr 2025I love the providers at this office and staff is phenomenal. I would rate them even higher then very goodApr 2025Excellent staffApr 2025I have in the past recommended Dr Smitherman to others and they love him too.Apr 2025I appreciated being able to ask questions and talk through things.Mar 2025I love Dr Smitherman as a physician and person. We both need to remember to include any explanation of test on visits It's fine, I've moved on.Mar 2025They're great!Mar 2025Dr Smitherman has been my doctor for at least 15 years. I would be very very sad if you were not my doctor anymore and I dread the time when he might retire, hopefully I'll be gone by then lolMar 2025It's always very smooth operation at Dr Smitherman's office. His staff is loving and gentle. Their approach is very person centered and even when they ask a simple question and I answered with extremely detailed answer they're very patient with me lolMar 2025Excellent Doctor, worked me in on a busy day.Mar 2025The whole team was very friendlyMar 2025He is so relatable. Appreciate his easy manner and interest in me.Mar 2025My GP the staff are like family.Mar 2025Excellent staffMar 2025I've recommended them several times.Mar 2025Great experienceMar 2025The office staff is one of the best I have ever dealt with. They are helpful, friendly, and professional. They make a visit to the office so much easier.Mar 2025Dr Smitherman is the best Dr I've ever had.Mar 2025Dr Smitherman is a very good communicator and always talks to you at level you can understand.Mar 2025Excellent care providerMar 2025Always a pleasure to go to my appointment there.Mar 2025Dr. Smitherman is a very good listener. He puts you at ease so you can feel comfortable and relaxed.Mar 2025The whole staff works efficiently. You don't feel rushed but you still can get through quickly and out!Feb 2025Front Desk was very pleasantFeb 2025Always a good experience, short wait time, doctor always reviews current lab work, and provides me with updates any propessed recommendations.Feb 2025Everyone was pleasant and polite had a great appointment with the doctor and staff.Feb 2025Great appointmentFeb 2025Dr Smitherman always is very informative and patient with my questions.Feb 2025Got in quickly and really like Dr. Smitherman. He's a great listener.