Dr. Gregory Dean Smith D.O.

Family Practitioner

6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy Harrogate TN, 37752 Show map

About
Contacts & Locations

About

Dr. Gregory Smith is a family practitioner practicing in Harrogate, TN. Dr. Smith specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Smith possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Univ Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1983

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Gregory Dean Smith D.O.

Dr. Gregory Dean Smith D.O.'s Expert Contributions

My Answers

Can exercise get rid of a bloated stomach?
With time exercise can decrease a bloated stomach- initially it may cause more gas, as the bowels are moving and releasing gas, but with time the bloating should improve READ MORE
How serious is fatty liver disease?
Fatty liver disease, may lower life expectancy, but generally is not fatal- you need to be seen by a gastroenterologist to confirm the amount of involvement with the liver, and have your liver enzymes drawn periodically READ MORE
How do I heal these symptoms?
You can take exception for your headaches! Is sounds like you have muscle spasms in your neck, that is producing most of your problems! I would recommend an Osteopathic physician who does Manuel manipulation to alleviate your symptoms! Blessings READ MORE
Is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle?
You may walk on a sprained ankle for short periods, but it is best to do this wearing a splint, and then icing your ankle in- between! Also keeping ankle elevated periodically throughout the day will help with the healing process which usually takes 3-4 weeks for a low ankle sprain, and 6-8 weeks for a high ankle sprain READ MORE
Covid lasting longer than a month?
Covid, in some cases can last 4-6 weeks and and is caused “long haul” Covid , tends to be more prevalent in younger adults READ MORE
Should I get my Covid shot in the right arm for the best immune response?
Believe the right arm would be best, but overall, you will get immunization from either arm. Blessings. READ MORE
My Dr prescribed Triamcinolone to put on the inside of my mouth?
Triamcinolone is an anti inflammatory steroid, and works well for inflammations of the mouth, and can be rubbed on the inside of your mouth! READ MORE
My mother sleeps the entire day and is unable to sleep at night. What should I do?
She needs to see a physician, and it sounds like she needs an extensive work-up; including considering a sleep study- Blessings! READ MORE
Can cough and cold always be treated with home remedies?
Not always- the majority of cough and colds are viral in nature, and yes can be treated with OTC’s , but some of these symptoms can mean a bacterial infection- if a patient is worsening; or not improving after 3-4 days, and has an elevated temperature, it is best to see a physician- Blessings! READ MORE
Can I spread hsv1 through kissing or sex?
Yes, both Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 can be transmitted through kissing or sex, if the virus is active- meaning there is an open sore (or sores) ! The virus is spread through direct contact through open sores on the lips or genitals and can gain access to the non infected person through micro tears. When the virus is not active there is no transmission. When the infected individual feels the virus coming on, it is best to start on acyclovir or similar anti-viral medicine- it will reduce the time and severity of the hermetic infection! Blessings READ MORE
Could I get meningitis?
Most likely not- it would be highly highly unusual for this to occur READ MORE
How do I get rid of sinus pain?
One of the best way is to massage your sinuses. With your index fingers you push from the nasal region out laterally- do this for three to five minutes and then massage the frontal sinuses above your eyebrows and do the same- you can do this as often as needed READ MORE
Ideally, when should we start potty training my daughter?
There is no right or wrong time- these is when you both have the time to put effort into this and your daughter seems ready- 2-3 years of age seems to be the average READ MORE
Feeling the onset of a cold. Is it okay to take Theraflu?
You can try an over the counter like theraflu and see if this gives you relief. Most flu’s (viruses) will last 5-7 days. If you develop a fever or symptoms persist it would then be prudent to see your physician READ MORE
How can I bring down my cholesterol levels?
As you probably know changing your diet to a more plant based diet with fish and oil for cooking is a good start. Also taking fish oil capsules can assist. Avoid large amounts of red meat. The Mediterranean Diet is an excellent starting point- good luck READ MORE
How long are you in the hospital after neck surgery?
That depends on the type of neck surgery to be done. Many patients now go home after 2-3 days depending on the extent of your surgery- your spinal surgeon can give you a more definitive approximation READ MORE
Bee sting?
One of the best things is to get some meat tenderizer and with water make a paste and place on the bee sting- like it does with meat; the tenderizer breakdown down the protein of the bees venom decreasing and eliminating the inflammation READ MORE
Why does my stomach hurt everyday?
This is difficult- daily stomach aches can be related to food, but more likely it could also be stress- or as we often diagnose- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- you should see a physician and they can run test. Normally Irritable Bowel Syndrome is what we call a disease of exclusion. After we run our test and they are all negative, and the disorder persists we use the term Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS) At this point the majority, though not always of the time this is felt to have some psychiological issues associated with the disorder READ MORE
Can you pop a dislocated finger back in place?
You can, and I have placed joints of the fingers back into place many times, but you at least need a followup X-ray. It is best to let a trained physician do this procedure, but if you are where you cannot reach one, you can place it back into proper alignment, splint and follow- up as soon as possible READ MORE
Are there digital thermometers that read from 6 feet away?
None that are accurate- most need to be 2-3 inches from the forehead to read accurately. There are infrared thermometers than can read from 6-8 feet, but these usually run 8-10 thousand dollars apiece and are rarely used in public places READ MORE