Dr. Smith Ph.D, PA-C, DFAAPA is the Founder and Clinical Director of NovelPath. As a physician assistant and sociologist, Dr. Smith oversees clinical services and programs. His area of research and teaching centers around inequalities in the health care delivery system. Social factors like race and class-based discrimination often give rise to the formation of disease. Stress is the main culprit. More specifically, his research examines systemic domination of one group over the another and the consequences for well-being. In addition, he has taught sociology courses on race, ethnicity and gender in US society at three different universities. He has also taught in PA education and chaired the development of a new program. In addition, he's published in the fields of health services research, sports & race, black masculinity & health, religious studies.

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4.33

Wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

4.33

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Darron has been working with our 18 year old son now for 2 years. We met Darron during a critical time in my son's life. We have done brain mapping and talk therapy with Darron. He is honestly the first therapist my son has trusted and felt safe with. He is also the only therapist that has truly helped my son through brain mapping, medication management and with techniques to help recognize his triggers and change the way his brain processes and reacts to these triggers. He has also helped him understand that his mental health difficulties are just one small part of him and do not define who he is. He has gone above and beyond for our family. I cannot say enough great things in regards to his care and I would refer him to anyone dear to me that needed mental help assistance.

PMVerified patient

My experience was exceptional. I felt I was truly listened to, respected, asked follow-up questions, and then checked in with to make sure I understood and had my needs and concerns met. My time was valued with the way I was focused on as if I was the only patient that mattered. I had my issues resolved efficiently and effectively. This experience was a breath of fresh air, particularly compared to what I typically experience in attempting to get my healthcare needs met. I am truly grateful for my positive experience and outcomes with Dr. Smith because I typically feel like I am facing a terrible gauntlet to gain access to even limited quality healthcare resources and outcomes and interactions. For once, I felt valued as a human and respected concerning what I was feeling and concerned about related to my own health and situation.

BHVerified patient

Dr. Darron Smith works with my nine-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. I was very concerned about my son because he was resistant to doing any kind of work at school, he was having behavioral struggles, and meltdowns with peers and at home. We have done approximately 20 Neuro feedback sessions and I almost don’t recognize my son. The amount of growth that he has made is mind blowing. Dr. Smith is kind, gentle, respectful, and has a good sense of humor. My son struggles to open up with adults and it only took a couple of sessions for him to feel comfortable. He was more willing to freely engage because of the nature of utilizing screens, games and his brain to solve puzzles and problems that were interesting to him. I highly recommend Dr Smith. The investment in this form of treatment is worth every penny. -Laura Falsgraf

LFVerified patient

Dr Darren Smith is one of the best and most compassionate gentleman I have had the pleasure of meeting. He worked with my autistic child using neurofeedback therapy. If he was still in my area, we would still be going to him. Know that if you choose him to be your provider he will do everything in his power to help you. I cannot say enough about his practice, his professionalism, and his desire to to better his fellow man.

BBVerified patient

I am not able to adequately express my gratitude for the timely and quality care I received from Dr. Smith. I was suffering from almost constant problems wij my sinuses to the point that I was not sleeping through the night. I when t my primary care doctor several times. I ent to urgent care. After a year of suffering and no relief, I went to see An eye, ears, nose specialist. Absolutely no relief. I happen to mention this to Dr Smith, just beside myself and about in tears, when Dr . Smith offered to see me. Not only did I receive care that was effective, but Dr Smith continued to follow up with me over the next few weeks until my suffering was alleviated and I could sleep through the night. Above and beyond, even after my issue was resolved, he followed up 2 more times. Since he was so effective where so many other healthcare providers hav no been, I have continued to see him fo other health issues to my immense satisfaction and gratitude. Also I refer others to him,

BHVerified patient

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