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Dr. Kristin Bussey-Smith, MD

Rheumatology*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kristin Bussey-Smith, MD

Dr. Kristin Bussey-Smith, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Allergy & Immunology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Peterson Regional Medical Center and Methodist Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Bussey-Smith an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Bussey-Smith works at Practice in San Antonio, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bussey-Smith's Office Locations

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    Allergy Asthma Immunology & Rheumatology Institute Aair
    19260 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78258 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 495-4335
  2. 2
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    1200 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 233-7000

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  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center
  • Methodist Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487844775
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Allergy & Immunology, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Bussey-Smith works at Practice in San Antonio, TX. View the full address on Dr. Bussey-Smith’s profile.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Bussey-Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bussey-Smith.

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