Summary

Dr. Thomas Smith specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 48 years of experience treating complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Smith has developed extensive knowledge in managing both routine and critical pulmonary cases. He provides care in English.

Dr. Smith practices in Ruston, Louisiana, where he serves patients at Green Clinic LLC and Northern Louisiana Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating chronic lung disease and COPD, particularly in patients with multiple health conditions. He performs specialized breathing tests such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and monitor lung conditions. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Smith highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has 2 locations

Green Clinic Llc

1200 S Farmerville StRuston, LA 71270
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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

401 E Vaughn AveRuston, LA 71270

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Dr. Thomas Parks Smith, MDDr. Kevin Daniel Whitelaw, MDDr. Pamela Rani Sud, MDDr. Virginia Yajaira Gonzalez
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
2.8 
48 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French Speaks Spanish, English
Ruston , LAOakland , CARuston , LAWest Monroe , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad De Carabobo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Parks Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc. - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1978

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