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Dr. Sheila M Smitherman MD

Neurosurgeon

4/5(55)
615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 220 Olympia WA, 98506
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4/5

About

Dr. Sheila Smitherman practices Neurological Surgery in Olympia, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Smitherman prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Baylor College of Medicine 2002

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Treatments

  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Sheila M Smitherman MD's Practice location

Practice At 615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 220

615 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 220 -
Olympia, WA 98506
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New patients: 425-317-0246, 360-486-6150
Fax: 360-486-6155, 425-317-0291

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Patient Experience with Dr. Smitherman


4.0

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Dr. Sheila M Smitherman MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 55 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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PROVIDENCE ST PETER HOSPITALl

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