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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 47
Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD
4.4 (104 Ratings)

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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Olympia, WA.
Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD
4.4 (104 Ratings)
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Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 47
Olympia, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Olympia, WA.

About

Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Olympia, WA. They graduated from Baylor University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Harbor Regional Health, Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital. At present, Dr. Smitherman received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 104 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smitherman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smitherman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc Surgery
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc Surgery
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Laminoforaminotomy
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
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Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coop Core
  • Health Net PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Heritage Plus
  • Preferred Provider Network PPN
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc
    3909 9th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Providence Neurosurgery of Southwest Washington
    615 Lilly Rd NE Ste 220, Olympia, WA 98506

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smitherman
4.4
Based on 104 Reviews
5 Stars (80)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 16, 2024
I'd spent weeks bouncing around doctors, trying to get my issue taken seriously as the pain and numbness spread. I was in absolute agony. Dr. Smitherman wasted no time in advocating for me to get an MRI for a proper, accurate diagnosis. I told her I didn't want surgery and she respected that. When the results came back, it was clear surgery was going to needed, and quickly. Dr. Smitherman still respected my initial reluctance and was patient with me as I wavered between my options. When I accepted the reality of my situation, Dr. Smitherman wasted no time in getting a surgery scheduled for the next day. No more talk of six weeks of waiting. I awoke after the surgery pain free, the first time I'd been pain free in years. Now, I'm healing well and ready for the journey to recovery. Everyone on the team in the surgical unit was an expert, and their competence and kindness put me at ease. Not only that, but everyone at the hospital told me how lucky I was to have Dr. Smitherman. I agree!
Robert — Mar 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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  • Baylor College of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smitherman's profile.

Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD is affiliated with Harbor Regional Health, Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sheila Smitherman, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harbor Regional Health

    915 Anderson Dr, Aberdeen, WA

  • Providence Centralia Hospital

    914 S Scheuber Rd, Centralia, WA

  • Providence St. Peter Hospital

    413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA