Spine Health Foundation awards 2016 Hope Award to Dr. Ken Smith: 4 things to know

Ken Smith, MD, was awarded the 2016 Hope Award by the Johnson City, Tenn.-based nonprofit Spine Health Foundation. The Hope Award recognizes physicians who support the Spine Health Foundation’s mission to help disadvantaged individuals in need gain access to spinal care.

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Here are four things to know about Dr. Smith:

 

1. He is a neurosurgeon, with special interests in frameless stereotactic surgery, cerebrovascular disease and treatment of chronic pain disorders.

 

2. He practices at Blue Ridge Neuroscience Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He is also a participating provider for the Spine Health Foundation.

 

3. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

 

4. He received his medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, where he also completed his residency.

 

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