Jessica Smeader, PA-C - Sleep Health

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Jessica L. Smeader, PA-C

Sleep Medicine

Accepting new patients

(269) 324-0799

My Approach to Care

One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting new people every day. I love educating and working as a team with my patients to help them understand their problem and come up with a treatment plan. It's important to build trust so they know that my goal is to offer them the best care possible based on my knowledge and training as well as their comfort level. It's so vital that they believe I am here for them and their well-being as a whole person.

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Jessica is a problem-solver by nature and a life-long learner. She loves being with people and believes that this career blends those things together very well. Jessica feels that her husband, mother and faith influence her life and how she practices medicine. Her mother taught her to believe that she could do anything. She encouraged Jessica's love for science and showed her how to love people well. Jessica's husband supports her in everything that she does and is one of the most patient, caring individuals that she knows. Both her mother and husband encouraged her to pursue this career and supported her through her schooling. In addition, her faith in Jesus encourages her to be kind, loving, patient and to always put others first which is vital in healthcare. Her favorite part of her job is helping to make someone's day better. She enjoys working toward a goal of improving the lives of others. Jessica has a special interest in COPD and sleep apnea. In her spare time, she volunteers as a preschool/nursery teacher at her church and leads a bible study. She also enjoys spending time playing with her three children and husband, running and training for half marathons and reading.

Gender

Female

Language(s)

  • English

Related Services

  • Children's Health
  • Sleep

Credentials

Other Education

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Masters degree in physician assistant studies

Education

Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., Bachelor's degree

276 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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4.9 out of 5
Overall
Provider Showed Concern
4.9
Provider Spoke Using Clear Language
4.9
Provider Included You in Decisions
4.9
Provider Talked to You About Proposed Treatment Plan
4.9
Provider Gave Understandable Instructions
4.9
Provider Helped You Feel Confident Caring for Self After Visit
4.9
Likelihood of Recommending this Provider
4.9

At your first appointment, your new provider will review the medicine you have been taking. They may talk to you about other options, including changing to different medicine.

This provider follows CDC guidelines for childhood shots (also called vaccinations). Please choose another Bronson provider if you do not plan to vaccinate your child.

This provider cannot see patients who take controlled substances for pain management. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider does not provide care for patients who take more than two prescribed medicines on a regular basis. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are under the age of 18. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider asks women to see an OB/GYN provider for gynecological exams. They welcome women for all other healthcare.

This provider doesn’t provide care for patients who take behavioral health medicine. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider isn’t currently accepting new Medicaid patients. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are above the age of 18. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider is currently only accepting pediatric patients. If you are over the age of 18, please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are under the age of 15. Please choose another Bronson provider.

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