Dr. Xavier L. Smith, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1026 Goodyear Ave Suite 200 Gadsden AL, 35903About
Dr. Xavier Smith is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Smith specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Smith can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Smith can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Medicine MD 0
Tulane University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Dr. Xavier L. Smith, MD, FACOG's Expert Contributions
Pregnancy
Technically, it is possible, but less likely than penetration intercourse and it really depends on timing and the amount of (concentration), motility, viability, and morphology (shape) of the sperm present during an encounter. Also, how far the sperm is from a potential egg makes a difference as well. Oral sex places the sperm closer to the entry of the vagina and penetration intercourse actually places it higher up in the vaginal canal where it can bypass a lot of the acidity of the vaginal environment and be closer to the uptake location of the cervix (Mouth of the womb/uterus) to be transport to a potential ovulated egg for fertilization. READ MORE
How long to get qualitative blood pregnancy test results?
It really depends on the lab doing the analysis and how quick they get your specimen to run it and where it sits in their priority queue. It really can take minutes especially since it's a qualitative (states if just pregnancy hormone is present) and not a quantitative (states how much pregnancy hormone is present) which can sometimes tell how far along a woman is in a pregnancy. READ MORE
Vaginal discharge?
From the description of the discharge character, it needs to be evaluated with sampling as it could possibly be a lingering STD such as Gonorrhea, trichomonas, or chlamydia if sexually active and/or something that is not an STD that comes from a change in the pH balance of the vaginal environment called Bacterial vaginosis. These conditions need to be rectified with specific antibiotic treatment. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor ACOM and VCOM Osteopathic Medicine Schools 2016 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Physician's Who Care
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Medical Director of RAM Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- Physician's Who Care
What do you attribute your success to?
- I attribute my success to God, my faith in God, my family, my community, and my supportive wife.
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Xavier L. Smith, who serves patients in Gadsden, Alabama.
An established gynecologist, Dr. Smith stands as a dedicated healthcare professional, driven by a profound commitment to the well-being of women across all stages of life. With a focus on maintaining wellness, embracing motherhood, and navigating life transitions, he has become a trusted figure in the Gadsden area.
Academically, his journey in the field began with the acquisition of his medical degree from Tulane University of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He further honed his expertise during his residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, Dr. Smith is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.
Holding membership status, he is a member of “Physician’s Who Care,” a professional society that brings together healthcare practitioners dedicated to advocating for patient-centered and ethical healthcare practices.
Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Smith holds esteemed academic positions that further exemplify his commitment to advancing the field of medicine. Since 2016, he has served as an Associate Professor at both the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).
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