Paul A. Smith
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St, 
Temple, TX 

Overview

Dr. Smith is board certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed his Family Medicine Residency and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at Texas Tech University-Amarillo (TTU) in 2010 and 2011 respectively and served as a co-chief resident in 2010. While there, he helped developed a resident top-10 evidence-based clinical approach to care and was instrumental in the growth of research within the department.He worked with the National Health Service Corps, HealthReach Health Care for the Homeless in Rochester, NY, from 2011 through 2014 and completed his Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care in 2015 at the University of Rochester.Dr. Smith returned to Texas in 2015 to be closer to his family, and at that time, he joined the team at Baylor Scott & White Health. He currently serves as an Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Smith is also a member of the ethics committee at Baylor Scott & White. He is an active member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, as well as the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a proud father and husband, with two sons and a lovely daughter.

Dr. Smith is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine and Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine
Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine

Fellowships

Geriatric Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Lub - 2011
Hospice & Palliative Med, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME - 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
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