Joel Smith, PA-C - General Surgery

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Joel Smith, PA-C

General Surgery
Joel Smith

Accepting new patients

(269) 245-8310

My Approach to Care

I think it is very important to understand exactly what brought the patient in to be seen. I like to fully characterize the patient’s concerns and allowing that to guide further evaluation/treatment. I find that patients are unsatisfied if a provider treats what they think is important. So, I make sure to also address what the patient believes is important in their health journey.

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Growing up and being inspired by his mom working in a healthcare setting, Joel chose to become a physician assistant (PA) in order to become a member of a team that promotes good health and wellness to a variety of patients in a variety of different settings. He believes surgery in particular offers the opportunity to take a problem and see it through to its resolution.

In his free time, Joel enjoys spending time with family, reading and also enjoys sports.

Gender

Male

Language(s)

  • English

Related Services

  • General Surgery
  • Surgery

Credentials

Other Education

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Mich.

93 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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