Summary

Kenton Smitherman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in caring for hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Smitherman is assigned to patients at the time of admission ...

Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Emory University School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Infectious DiseaseCritical Care MedicineInfectious DiseasePediatrics
43 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenton O Smitherman

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenton O Smitherman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenton O Smitherman has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Chest Pain
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Kenton O Smitherman holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Smitherman's NPI number is 1205888724.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Kenton O Smitherman's office located?
Dr. Kenton O Smitherman's office is located at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92103.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kenton O Smitherman affiliated with?
Dr. Kenton O Smitherman is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
Does Dr. Kenton O Smitherman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kenton O Smitherman accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Kenton O Smitherman speak?
Dr. Kenton O Smitherman speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Kenton O Smitherman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kenton O Smitherman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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