Chelsey Smith, MD

Dr. Chelsey Smith is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Smith provides comprehensive care for patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Smith practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, where she focuses on treating conditions such as gout, lupus, and osteoarthritis. She performs diagnostic procedures including blood tests to monitor kidney function and complete blood counts to assess overall health. Her expertise includes immunology testing to help identify autoimmune disorders affecting her patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Smith highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.