Summary

Dr. Howard Smith specializes in rheumatology and pain medicine, bringing 49 years of clinical experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed residency training with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Smith is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Smith practices at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, where they provide comprehensive care for patients with rheumatic conditions and chronic pain. Their extensive experience spans nearly five decades of treating complex musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders. Patients consistently rate Dr. Smith highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Howard R Smith has 2 locations

Cleveland Clinic Rheumatology

9500 Euclid Ave Mc A50Cleveland, OH 44195
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. Howard R Smith

9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195

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Dr. Howard R Smith, MDDr. Magdalena Hanna HarasimowiczDr. Gretchen Santana CeperoDr. Steven Dong-Won Kim
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
49 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Cleveland , OHCleveland , OHLexington , KYCleveland , OH
Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard R Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard R Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard R Smith has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Pain Medicine
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Smith's NPI number is 1568410561.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Howard Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Howard Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Howard Smith's office located?
Dr. Howard Smith's office is located at 9500 Euclid Ave Mc A50, Cleveland, OH, 44195.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Smith?
You can find contact information for Dr. Howard Smith here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Howard Smith speak?
Dr. Howard Smith speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Smith affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Smith is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.

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