Robert S. Smith, PA-C, PhD

My favorite animated movie is The Sword in the Stone.

Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain

My baseball glove and Ball, and my 10 Speed Bicycle.

Theodore Roosevelt. He led a famously "strenuous life," serving as a soldier, Medal of Honor winner, rancher, explorer, hunter, naturalist, scientist, and prolific author in addition to his career as a politician ( Governor, President). Never quit, never surrendered, and always served.

My hobbies and interests include beekeeping, learning, reading, music, writing, and travel.

For me Family medicine is a fierce and relentless dedication to holistic, patient-centered care, fiercely battling for the health of individuals and families through every challenge, forging unbreakable bonds, and championing community strength in the relentless pursuit of wellness and resilience for my patients and my colleagues in Family Medicine.

I try to embody these principals and actions into the way I provide care to my patients and their families

1. Emotional Commitment: It underscores the importance of emotional investment in patient care, emphasizing that genuine passion can lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

2. Intensity and Passion: I think of words like “fierce” and “relentless,” which conveys a dedication that motivates both me and those around me to be inspiring and leads to mutual engagement in providing care.

3. Holistic Perspective: I focus on “holistic, patient-centered care” which reflects an understanding that health is multifaceted, allowing myself and others to address not just the symptoms but the overall well-being of our patients.

4. Community Advocacy: By demonstrating a commitment to “championing community strength” it indicates that care extends beyond the individual, fostering a healthier environment that benefits everyone.

4. Relationship Building: I strive to emphasize and develop a spirit of “forging unbreakable bonds” leading to trust and communication in which the caregiver-patient relationship, is open and transparent, that is crucial for effective diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

5. Collaboration and Team Support: Creating an inclusive environment by acknowledging and empowering all of the members of the team, creates a cohesive and focuses each of us to contribute to a shared goal of better patient care and professional growth within the field.

6. The unending pursuit of being a life long learner, to be equipped with the the tools, knowledge, and ability to provide care for my patient and to know when to seek consultation for care that is outside of my expertise.

I try and put myself into my patients "shoes" to understand what their challenges might be and how I can better help meet their needs.