Dr. Chris Smith

 

Dr. Christopher Smith, MD. A native Midwesterner, graduated from Northfield (Minnesota) High School in 2008 where he was back-to-back Minnesota State High School Olympic-Style Weightlifting State Champion (2007, 2008), All-American Weightlifter (2008), and a Top Ten Nationally Ranked Olympic Style Weightlifter (2008).

Dr. Chris Smith completed his undergraduate education at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with a minor in Biology, graduating cum laude and with Honors in 2012.

After completing his medical education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina in 2016, Dr. Chris Smith received his residency training from the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Following the successful completion of his residency training in 2020, Dr. Smith completed a one-year clinical fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

During his post-residency training, Dr. Chris Smith pursued a Master of Public Health from the renowned Rollin’s School of Public Health at Emory University, the #4 ranked School of Public Health in the United States. Throughout his medical career published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, and gave numerous medical presentations.

Dr. Chris Smith resides in the Atlanta Metro area. When not working, Dr. Chris Smith enjoys exploring the extensive Atlanta restaurant scene, travelling, cooking for family and friends, at the gym performing weight-training and HIIT training, as well as reading, playing guitar and collecting wine and Kentucky bourbon.

Dr. Chris Smith is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and patient-centered care to his patients by offering personalized and collaborative healthcare. He believes in patients being informed of their health and treatment plans, and provides thorough explanations to his patients so they can share decision-making in their care.

 
 

 

Choosing a Doctor

Quick Test

Does your prospective doctor look like he or she follows an Anti-aging Medicine Program, or needs an Anti-aging Medicine Program?

Qualities to look for in an anti-aging physician: does he or she

  • believe we can prevent disease and enhance quality of life?

  • practice what he or she preaches ?

  • follow an anti-aging medicine program?

  • keep up with the latest advances in anti-aging medicine?

  • see you as an active partner in your anti-aging medicine program?

  • believe in regular follow up?

  • provide easy access for questions?

Why do I need a physician to supervise my anti-aging medicine program?

No program of anti-aging medicine therapy particularly one utilizing hormone replacement should be conducted without medical supervision. There are many reasons to obtain supervision by a physician skilled in anti-aging medicine:

  • Only a licensed physician can prescribe human growth hormone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and other medications utilized in anti-aging medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement.

  • There are potential side effects associated with therapies that alter your metabolism and these should be monitored by a physician skilled in the specialty of anti-aging medicine.

  • A physician is needed to monitor your anti-aging program with respect to hormone levels and related laboratory tests.
    Your anti-aging physician can also follow the effects your anti-aging program is having on your disease risk factors.

  • Each individual is unique in terms of genetics, biochemistry, risk factors, family and medical history. Only a physician skilled in anti-aging medicine can determine the optimal program for you.

I enthusiastically look forward to working with you to achieve your wellness goals.