Summary

Dr. Thomas Smith is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with nearly five decades of experience treating patients with complex lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. His extensive 48-year career has established him as an experienced physician in both pulmonology and critical care medicine. Dr. Smith speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Smith practices at locations in Ruston, Louisiana, including Green Clinic LLC and Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and COPD, particularly in patients with additional health complications. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Dr. Smith has earned a perfect 5.0-star rating from patients on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has 2 locations

Green Clinic Llc

1200 S Farmerville StRuston, LA 71270
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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

401 E Vaughn AveRuston, LA 71270

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Dr. Thomas Parks Smith, MDDr. Virginia Yajaira GonzalezDr. Pamela Rani Sud, MDDr. Ernest James Gerales Rin, MD
PulmonologyCardiovascular DiseaseCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
4.8 
48 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, French
Ruston , LAWest Monroe , LARuston , LALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Universidad De Carabobo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Parks Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc. - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Parks Smith has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1978

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Does Dr. Thomas Smith accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Thomas Smith's office located?
Dr. Thomas Smith's office is located at 1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA, 71270.
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