
Overview
James Smith is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease and Opioid Induced Constipation.
Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4100 Embassy Drive Southeast, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
1840 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
8333 Felch Street, Zeeland, MI 49464
Reed City, MI 49677
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James E. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James E. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James E. Smith by calling their office at 616-988-8220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James E. Smith a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James E. Smith is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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 Dr. James E. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. James E. Smith is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.
Does Dr. James E. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James E. Smith has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. James E. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James E. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. James E. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-988-8220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.

