Summary

Dr. Brian Smith is an ophthalmologist with over three decades of medical expertise, having practiced for 33 years. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. His extensive experience in eye care allows him to diagnose and treat a wide range of vision-related conditions. Dr. Smith is fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Smith practices at Mission Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout North Carolina, including Hendersonville and Boone. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. His expertise includes performing optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to diagnose eye conditions accurately. Dr. Smith also provides anti-VEGF treatment, an advanced therapy used to help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal diseases. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish, English
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Brian Edward Smith has 3 locations

Asheville Eye Associates

2311 Asheville HwyHendersonville, NC 28791
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Asheville Eye Associates

610 State Farm RdBoone, NC 28607
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mission Hospital

509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

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Dr. Brian Edward Smith, MDDr. John Littlefield Iil Crawford III, MDDr. Dana J Christianson, MDDr. Robert Paul Laborde, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
33 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Hendersonville , NCHendersonville , NCBrevard , NCHendersonville , NC
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Wake Forest University Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Edward Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian Edward Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian Edward Smith has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Brian Smith's office located?
Dr. Brian Smith's office is located at 2311 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, 28791.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Smith affiliated with?
Dr. Brian Smith is affiliated with Mission Hospital.
Does Dr. Brian Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Brian Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Brian Smith accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Smith accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Smith?
You can find contact information for Dr. Brian Smith here on Vitals.

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