
Thedia Jones Smith
Pediatrician
733 Volvo Parkway Suite 200 Chesapeake Virginia, 23320About
Dr. Thedia Smith, MD, FAAP, currently maintains a position with Michelle Curry Pediatrics, a private practice located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Smith is a Board certified and Virginia Licensed pediatrician who previously worked in the Emergency Room of Children�s Hsopital. Dr. Smith acquired her education with Howard University and New Jersey Medical School; also completing her pediatric residency at University Hospital Newark. Over the course of her career, she has also served in various medical leadership capacities including Chief of Pediatrics at Huey Long Regional Medical Center, Associate and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Tulane University Hospital and emergency room physician at Children�s Hospital of the Kings Daughters.
Education and Training
Rutgers Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Public Health Service
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her Dedication to Improve the Lives of Children, Perseverance, Unwavering Belief in herself.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Cooking, Horseback Riding, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Pediatrics
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John W Harrington MD601 Childrens Lane Norfolk VA 23507
- Vernita Newby Peeples M.D.656 Independence Parkway Chesapeake VA 23320
- Dr. Erinn E Hokanson NP4012 Raintree Rd Chesapeake VA 23321
- Dr. Hugh Thomas Mcphee MD6345 Center Dr Norfolk VA 23502
- Dr. Laura I Leverone M.D.1009 HILLPOINT BLVD N SUFFOLK VA 23434
- Dr. Michelle T Curry M.D.733 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake VA 23320
Nearest Hospitals
SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITALl
830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITALl
2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320