Robert L. Smith, M.D., FAAFP
Family Medicine, Adult Primary Care
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group
4818 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton
, SC 29910
About Dr. Robert Smith
“My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate and competent care at every patient encounter. No matter the presenting problem, at every visit I check in with my patients on all aspects of their health.”
Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Robert L. Smith brings widely ranging expertise to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in patients at Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group.
Areas of Expertise
- Sports Medicine– The branch of medicine dedicated to physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
- Diabetes Management – Helping patients with diabetes—a chronic condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood that affects how the body turns food into energy and can cause damage to the heart, nerves, kidneys or eyes—manage their disease and remain healthy.
- Mental Health Management – Helping patients maintain or return to emotional and psychological health.
- Preventive Care – Check-ups, immunizations, tests and screenings used to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions or to detect them before they become major problems.
- Acute and Urgent Care – Care provided to patients during a brief but severe period or illness or following an injury, neither of which is life-threatening.
Video Visits
Dr. Smith offers virtual visits for patients needing medication checks, standard chronic illness management, sick visits and follow-up care for certain conditions. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Dr. Smith came to the Lowcountry in fall 2022 from Finger Lakes Family Care in Canandaigua, N.Y., which he founded in 2006 in part to enhance patient care through the use of innovations in e-health. Under his leadership, the practice earned the prestigious NCQA Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home status.
Chief of outpatient medicine at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua and co-founder of the Updox telemedicine communication platform, Dr. Smith is broadly experienced in the use of telemedicine, having greatly enhanced his patients’ access to care over the course of his career and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rochester native credits the time he spent with team physicians and trainers during his undergraduate years as Wake Forest men’s basketball team student manager with sparking his interest in medicine.
Newlyweds Dr. Smith and his wife, Lisa Marie, a fitness instructor, have five children. He enjoys traveling, golfing, fishing and hanging out with his family, including a large Labradoodle named Moose.
Achievements
- Designation by National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) of Finger Lakes Family Care as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home
Education
Medical School:
Upstate Medical University - Syracuse, N.Y.
, Doctor of Medicine
Residency:
St. Joseph's Health - Syracuse, N.Y.
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, The American Board of Family Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Allergies and Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetes
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Joint Injections
- Mental Health
- Respiratory Infections
- Smoking Cessation
Procedures Performed
- Adolescent Care
- Adult Primary Care
- Cancer Screenings
- Diabetes Counseling
- Family Planning and Birth Control
- Geriatrics
- Holistic Care
- Laceration Repair
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Acute And Chronic Disease
- Preventive Care
- Skin Biopsy
- Sports Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Women's Health
In the News
October 16, 2022
Board-Certified Physician Joins Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group
To increase availability of primary care for residents south of the Broad River and beyond, Beaufort Memorial has added Dr. Robert L. Smith to Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group.
December 8, 2022
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