Dr. Whitaker Smith, MD
PHYSICIAN
Education & Training
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, August 1980 – June 1984
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, August 1984 – May 1988
University of Kentucky
Family Practice Residency, July 1988 – June 1991
Licensure
KY State Medical License
Present
TN State Medical License
Present
VA State Medical License
Present
WV State Medical License
Present
Experience
MedExpress Urgent Care Bristol
Tennessee, August 2015 – July 2016
Mountain Region Family Medicine, P.C.
Tennesse July 1999 – August 2015
Piney Flats Urgent Care Piney Flats
Tennessee, September 2010 – August 2015
Family Medicine Associates of Flemingsburg
Kentucky, July 1991 – August 1996
Tristate Occupational Medicine Huntington
West Virginia, April 1994 – August 1996
Hospital Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Room Physician, July 1993 – July 1999
Professional Memberships & Licensure
Drug Enforcement Agency
1989, #BS1897769
Basic Life Support – Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Provider
In 3 words, how would patients describe your style?
Caring, Compassionate, and Approachable.
What is one thing you wish your patients did more of?
I wish my patients listened to my medical opinion more.
What’s your favorite part about being a doctor?
My favorite part of being a doctor is really listening to my patients and what they have going on in their lives.