Summary

Dr. Charles Smithers is a surgeon with 27 years of experience treating complex conditions in pediatric patients. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and has built his practice around surgical interventions for children with serious digestive and airway challenges. Dr. Smithers speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse families during difficult medical situations.

Dr. Smithers practices at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he also maintains affiliations with Boston Children's Hospital. His expertise centers on treating feeding disorders in infants, helping picky eaters overcome nutritional challenges, and addressing esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. He performs specialized procedures including videofluorographic swallowing studies to evaluate how children swallow, upper GI endoscopy to examine digestive issues, and bronchoscopy to assess airway problems. Patients rate Dr. Smithers 4.8 out of 5 for his surgical care and compassionate approach to pediatric medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 27 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Albany Medical College
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Jason Smithers has 3 locations

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery

601 5th St SSt Petersburg, FL 33701
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

Dr. Charles Jason Smithers

601 5th St S Ste 306 Ste 306St Petersburg, FL 33701

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital

501 6th Ave SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
St Petersburg , FLSt Petersburg , FLSt Petersburg , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University of South Florida College of Public Health Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Jason Smithers

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sunshine Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Jason Smithers has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Charles Jason Smithers holds an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Smithers' NPI number is 1235176439.

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Dr. Charles Smithers is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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