Michael Smith, MD
Chief Medical Officer
My extensive 23-year tenure as Chief Medical Director at WebMD was a transformative chapter that reshaped health information. Now, at Ascend, I continue to redefine Primary Care, infusing my passion for comprehensive well-being into Ascend's model of care.
Medical Degree
- Bachelor's in Psychology with minor in Sociology, Emory University
- Medical Degree, Mercer University School of Medicine
Residency
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Georgia Baptist Medical Center
- Served as an Internal Medicine Chief Resident in my final year
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Hobbies
- Enjoying quality time with my partner and our dogs
- Embracing daily exercise and staying active
- Boating and spending time on the water
- Traveling!
Motivation
- I thrive on helping people feel their absolute best. Witnessing them pursue their passions with vitality, ensuring enduring well-being, is my greatest reward.
If I wasn't a provider..
- I considered becoming a veterinarian, drawn by my love for animals
Fun Fact
- I was born in Turkey due to my father being in the military
Michael Smith, MD
Chief Medical Officer
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