Summary

Dr. Howard Smith specializes in rheumatology and pain medicine, bringing 49 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed their residency with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Smith is fluent in both Spanish and English, ensuring effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Based at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Smith focuses on complex autoimmune conditions and chronic pain management. They treat patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, helping manage these challenging inflammatory conditions. Dr. Smith also performs essential diagnostic procedures including blood tests and arterial blood gas analysis to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients consistently rate their care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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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

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, MDTiffany Marie ClarkDr. Kalyani Dhruv Shah, MDDr. Alisher R Dadabayev, MD
RheumatologyNurse PractitionerPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPain Medicine
Accepts New Patients
49 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Cleveland , OHCleveland , OHCleveland , OHCleveland , OH
Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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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

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

Medical School

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1977

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What languages does Dr. Howard Smith speak?
Dr. Howard Smith speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Howard Smith is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.
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