Gavin H. Smith
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
1724 W. Union, Suite 100, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy.

Smith, NP is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Smith, NP is board certified in Foot And Ankle Surgery, American Board Of Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Podiatry. Smith, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nurse Practitioner
Podiatric Surgery

Licenses

Podiatrist in WA

Board Certifications

Foot And Ankle Surgery
American Board Of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Podiatry

Fellowships

Association for the Study of Internal Fixation

Hospital Affiliations

St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
Korean
Mandarin
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Ambetter
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  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Community Health
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Group Health Cooperative
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Medicare
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
1724 W. Union, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
Other Locations
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
7308 Bridgeport Way W., Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
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Tacoma, WA 
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Gavin H. Smith, NP is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bunions, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Gavin H. Smith, NP specialize in?

While Gavin H. Smith, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Bunions, Tendinitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.

Does Gavin H. Smith, NP accept my insurance?

Gavin H. Smith, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-830-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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