William G. Smith Jr., MD

William G. Smith Jr., MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Addison's Disease
- Diabetes - Type 1
- Acromegaly
- Adrenal Failure
- Diabetes - Type 2
- Dyslipidemia
- Gonadal Deficiency
- Hirsutism
- Hypocalcemia
- Lipid Disorders
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Empty Sella Syndrome
- Graves' Disease
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
- Pheochromocytoma
- Thyroid Diseases
- Goiter
- Gynecomastia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Osteomalacia
- Pituitary Tumor
- Thyroid Nodules
Ratings and Reviews
4.8263 Ratings 40 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.8 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.8 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- January 18, 2021Dr Smith is an excellent endocrinologist.
- January 4, 2021AWESOME!!!
- December 19, 2020Dr. Smith demonstrates empathy and understanding of all of my issues. He is a "cheerleader" for my attempts to improve my health and he fully understands what I am attempting to do to get my diabetes under control. He is an excellent physician and engages with me in a real conversation about issues and concerns.
- December 15, 2020Dr. Smith is the best!
- December 10, 2020Always good
- December 1, 2020Best doctor i have ever had. I mixed up appointments and Dr. Smith was going home. He saw me at the check in counter and took me in anyway. You can not beat that service.
- November 18, 2020good experience
- November 14, 2020I have referred several people to Dr Smith
- November 13, 2020He explained to me what was happening and a plan of care.
- November 10, 2020*Dr. Smith and all office associates are always kind, helpful and respectful.
- November 4, 2020was very impressed with the doctor.
- October 22, 2020Dr. Smith has been my favorite Dr. for the past 4 years. I wish I could see him for everything. He doesn't treat you like a number which healthcare really has become. I'm grateful for him and his level of care!
- October 19, 2020Dr Smith was very thorough with my first visit, seeing endocrinology is new to me and I felt at ease with my plan of care and explanations.
- September 19, 2020Discussed medication effects.
- September 12, 2020Dr Smith has always seemed to have time to discuss questions and answered them clearly.
- September 4, 2020Everything great.
- September 4, 2020Dr. Smith is the BEST doctor I see. I would recommend him to anyone.
- August 28, 2020All great
- August 27, 2020Dr. Smith really saved me 8 years ago. I was on anti-anxiety medication and not enough thyroid medication. He quickly recognized the situation and corrected my medication. I've had to have my meds altered over the years because of weight loss/gain and Dr. Smith is always attentive and truly wants me to feel better and to live my best life. I have recommended him many times to others that have thyroid issues.
- August 4, 2020Dr Smith was professional, respectful, knowledgeable & listened to my concerns.
- August 2, 2020Dr, Smith is wonderful, always ask about what I am doing, and how the kids and grand kids are. Since I raised 7, have 17 grands and 7 greats, we always have a great chat. Love the man dearly.
- July 31, 2020It was my first visit, very pleased, Mr.Smith was very nice and professional doctor, would recommend him to anyone.
- July 24, 2020Dr. Smith is very smart and knows his profession. I am thankful that he is my thyroid doctor.
- June 26, 2020good
- June 23, 2020Dr. Smith is really good!
- June 23, 2020My doctor called me that afternoon to make an adjustment to my dosage after he reviewed my x-rays
- June 23, 2020Excellent staff and experience as always.
- June 16, 2020very good
- June 5, 2020Dr. Smith is very professional
- June 2, 2020Dr. Smith is amazing. He is kind, courteous and professional. He always takes time to listen, he answers all of my questions and discusses my care plan. I have and will continue to recommend him to others.
- June 1, 2020Very good.
- May 27, 2020Dr Smith and staff the best.
- May 23, 2020best
- May 3, 2020I could not be happier with Dr. Smith, he's awesome.
- April 11, 2020Dr. Smith is my favorite doctor of all the doctor's that I have. If I could see him for everything I absolutely would. He listens, he informs and he tries to meet needs of the patient. He never passes you off if you have a question, and I value that. I have been working in the medical field for 21 years, and Dr. Smith is among the best physician's I've personally ever encountered. I sent messages via the portal multiple times and he always responded promptly, and with care. Thank you Dr. Smith.
- March 28, 2020Dr. Smith was friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.
- March 21, 2020Dr Smith treats me for diabetes & motivates me to work on keeping it under control .
- March 4, 2020Cares about my condition.
- February 26, 2020great
- February 24, 2020it was fine
Locations
Endocrinology - Premier
formerly known as Cornerstone Endocrinology
Credentials
Education
- MD, UNC-CH School of Medicine, 2005
Internship
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2008
Residency
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2008
Fellowship
- University of Virginia, 2011
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
Insurance
Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC