Elaine Britt Smith PA
Internal Medicine Physician
/Physician Assistant
/Gastroenterology Physician
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A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Health Insurance Plans Elaine Britt Smith accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Absolute Total Care, Inc | PREFERRED | SC | 2024 | accepting | Aug 12 2024 |
UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, Inc | NON-PREFERRED | NC | 2024 | accepting | Jul 30 2024 |
Celtic Insurance Company | PREFERRED | NC | 2024 | accepting | Aug 05 2024 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | PREFERRED | SC | 2024 | accepting | May 12 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API