Summary

Dr. Smitherman is a neurosurgery physician in Olympia, Washington with over 20 years of experience. She believes in individualized, patient-centered care built on trust and clear communication. Through attentive listening and open dialogue, she helps patients understand their health and feel confident in their care. She also sees patients in Spanish.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor University
  • 71 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Providence St. Peter Hospital

413 Lilly Rd NeOlympia, WA 98506

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Neurological SurgerySurgerySurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
24 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Olympia , WATacoma , WASayre , PATacoma , WA
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sheila Madigan Smitherman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Managed Health Network
  • Managed Health Network HMO-PPO
  • Managed Health Network Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Medicaid
  • Naphcare
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Sheila Madigan Smitherman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Sheila Madigan Smitherman has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Craniotomy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • General Surgeon
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Moyamoya Disease
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stroke
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Sheila Madigan Smitherman holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor University in 2008 and Baylor Department of Internal Medicine in 2008.

Internship

Completed their internship at Baylor University in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2002 and Baylor University in 2002.

NPI Number

Sheila Madigan Smitherman's NPI number is 1417123779.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sheila Smitherman accept my insurance?
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Where is Sheila Smitherman's office located?
Sheila Smitherman's office is located at 413 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA, 98506.
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What languages does Sheila Smitherman speak?
Sheila Smitherman speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Sheila Smitherman affiliated with?
Sheila Smitherman is affiliated with Providence Saint Peter Hospital.

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