Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our website! Our initial intent is to provide an overview of the practice, a brief background on our providers, a summary of our services, current health-related news feeds, and a patient education library.
We are meeting the needs of our growing practice by upgrading our electronic medical records (EMR) system and our office technology. The first phase of this upgrade includes the launch of this website and the incorporation of "Instant Medical History" software, which you will find on the "Patient Information" page. The software integrates with our EMR and we believe it will enhance the level of care we provide. Please take a minute to read more about it on the next page.
Phase II of our technology upgrade will include a secure web portal which will be available later this year. The portal will allow HIPAA compliant electronic communications with our office and will allow patients the option of scheduling appointments, receiving test results, requesting medication refills and communicating with us via the Internet. Whether you are an existing or prospective patient, we hope you find this site useful and look forward to seeing you soon!
We are meeting the needs of our growing practice by upgrading our electronic medical records (EMR) system and our office technology. The first phase of this upgrade includes the launch of this website and the incorporation of "Instant Medical History" software, which you will find on the "Patient Information" page. The software integrates with our EMR and we believe it will enhance the level of care we provide. Please take a minute to read more about it on the next page.
Phase II of our technology upgrade will include a secure web portal which will be available later this year. The portal will allow HIPAA compliant electronic communications with our office and will allow patients the option of scheduling appointments, receiving test results, requesting medication refills and communicating with us via the Internet. Whether you are an existing or prospective patient, we hope you find this site useful and look forward to seeing you soon!
Integrative Healthcare
Smith Family Practice offers comprehensive primary healthcare services by emphasizing health maintenance and disease prevention. We treat common acute illnesses and injuries, as well as diagnose, manage and coordinate the care and rehabilitation of patients with chronic diseases.
With a strong foundation in holistic care and solid belief in the mind-body-spirit connection (I Thessalonians 5:23), we focus on caring for "the whole person" rather than treating specific disease states. While we strive to follow evidenced-based medicine practices for the treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and the like, treating the whole person often requires divergence from "main-stream medicine."
Based on the growing demand for alternative healthcare services, we have developed strong relationships with local Doctors of Chiropractic and Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine, as well as Compounding Pharmacists that specialize in bio-identical hormones.
Family Practice providers have a broad general knowledge in the field of medicine and are trained to assume a unique role in patient management, problem solving and counseling. We are prepared to oversee and coordinate all of your healthcare needs.
With a strong foundation in holistic care and solid belief in the mind-body-spirit connection (I Thessalonians 5:23), we focus on caring for "the whole person" rather than treating specific disease states. While we strive to follow evidenced-based medicine practices for the treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and the like, treating the whole person often requires divergence from "main-stream medicine."
Based on the growing demand for alternative healthcare services, we have developed strong relationships with local Doctors of Chiropractic and Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine, as well as Compounding Pharmacists that specialize in bio-identical hormones.
Family Practice providers have a broad general knowledge in the field of medicine and are trained to assume a unique role in patient management, problem solving and counseling. We are prepared to oversee and coordinate all of your healthcare needs.
Office Hours and Location
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
and 1:20 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Walk-in patients are accepted throughout the day; however, we prefer that you call to schedule an appointment, as doing so will decrease your wait time. Patients with scheduled appointments will be seen before those that arrive without appointments.
We are in the Park Medical Complex immediately North of CHRISTUS Hospital St. Elizabeth. When you enter the parking lot from Harrison Avenue, we are in Suite 301 of Park Medical I (the building on the left). When you take the elevator to the third floor, you will find us just across the hall. If you need additional directions, or if you need assistance entering the building, call us at 409.923.1650 and we'll be glad to help you.
MISSION STATEMENT
- Our mission is to provide quality-driven, patient-centered services through the delivery of efficient, evidenced-based healthcare.
We encourage the development of mutually fulfilling provider-patient relationships based on open communication, respect and trust.
Our family is committed to exceeding your expectations by providing an exceptional level of care for to you and your family.
CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS
- We believe every person should be treated with dignity and respect.
We believe health is more than the absence of disease, that healthcare is a team effort, and that individuals should be at the center of their healthcare team.
We believe in promoting wellness, practicing disease prevention and screening for early detection of disease.
We believe we have a duty to provide you with education and resources to enable you to make lifestyle and healthcare decisions that will optimize your wellbeing.
Appointment Times and Appointment Cancellations
We respect that your time is valuable and will do our best to stay on schedule. Please understand that emergent situations are unpredictable and often arise in our line of work. If this occurs during your scheduled time, we will inform you of any potential delays and commit to turning our undivided attention to your needs once such situations are resolved.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance (sooner if able), so that your appointment time can be given to another patient
Hospital Affiliations
Click Icon to go to Baptist Beaumont Website
Click Icon to go to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Website
Dr. Rodonaia is on the Medical Staff and the Smiths are on the Advanced Practice Profession Staff at Baptist Beaumont Hospital and CHRISTUS Hospital St. Elizabeth.
Prescription Medication Refills
PLEASE CALL YOUR PHARMACY three to five days before refills are needed; the pharmacy will forward the information to us in an electronic format. Once we review your chart, the refill(s) will be approved when appropriate. You will be notified if you need lab work or if due for an office visit; if this is the case, we will (in most cases) provide a one month refill to allow you time to schedule your appointment.
Please make certain you have an ample supply of medication well ahead of vacations, holidays and throughout hurricane season.
Self-diagnosis and requesting antibiotics by phone can be hazardous and is strongly discouraged. If you feel that you need a prescription medication for an acute illness, it is in your best interest to be evaluated in the office. As a general rule, we will not prescribe narcotics or other controlled substances by phone; likewise, we will not prescribe or refill antibiotics by phone.
Please bring all current prescription medications to each appointment. This gives your provider the opportunity to review your medications and instructions for use with you. This is especially important if your medications are prescribed by different providers.
Please make certain you have an ample supply of medication well ahead of vacations, holidays and throughout hurricane season.
Self-diagnosis and requesting antibiotics by phone can be hazardous and is strongly discouraged. If you feel that you need a prescription medication for an acute illness, it is in your best interest to be evaluated in the office. As a general rule, we will not prescribe narcotics or other controlled substances by phone; likewise, we will not prescribe or refill antibiotics by phone.
Please bring all current prescription medications to each appointment. This gives your provider the opportunity to review your medications and instructions for use with you. This is especially important if your medications are prescribed by different providers.
Chronic Pain Management, Narcotics and Other Controlled Substances
As a general rule, WE DO NOT MANAGE CHRONIC PAIN and will not routinely prescribe narcotics or other controlled substances (Vicodin, Norco, Lorcet, Lortab, Codeine, Soma, etc.) on a long-term basis. We recognize that many people live with chronic pain and understand the necessity of controlling such symptoms. We also recognize chronic pain management as a specialized field of medicine and believe that long-term treatment of chronic pain should be addressed by a board certified pain management physician in an accredited pain management center. Just as you would expect us to refer you to a general surgeon to have your gallbladder removed, or to a cardiologist for heart disease, you should expect referral to a specialist for chronic pain management.
We have an excellent working relationship with Board Certified Pain Management Physicians in Beaumont that operate an accredited pain management center.
As a general rule, WE DO NOT ROUTINELY PRESCRIBE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF ANXIETY. Anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Ativan (lorazepam) and Valium (diazepam) may be prescribed for the SHORT TERM treatment of acute anxiety, or on an infrequent "as needed" basis, but will not be prescribed for routine long-term use. Family Practice providers are experienced in the diagnosis and management of anxiety and depression and see patients with these issues on a daily basis. Anti-depressants and certain other anti-anxiety medications are not controlled substances and will be prescribed as needed.
For clarification, if you have a kidney stone, break a bone, or have some other acute illness or injury that requires narcotic medication, narcotics can and will be prescribed for a reasonable and appropriate amount of time.
We have an excellent working relationship with Board Certified Pain Management Physicians in Beaumont that operate an accredited pain management center.
As a general rule, WE DO NOT ROUTINELY PRESCRIBE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR THE LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF ANXIETY. Anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Ativan (lorazepam) and Valium (diazepam) may be prescribed for the SHORT TERM treatment of acute anxiety, or on an infrequent "as needed" basis, but will not be prescribed for routine long-term use. Family Practice providers are experienced in the diagnosis and management of anxiety and depression and see patients with these issues on a daily basis. Anti-depressants and certain other anti-anxiety medications are not controlled substances and will be prescribed as needed.
For clarification, if you have a kidney stone, break a bone, or have some other acute illness or injury that requires narcotic medication, narcotics can and will be prescribed for a reasonable and appropriate amount of time.
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