Rheumatology access when and where you need it

  • Rheumatology access from anywhere

    Whether you need a new patient appointment or second opinion,Tennessee Direct Rheumatology is able to offer comprehensive virtual rheumatology services on-demand from anywhere you need them

  • Convenient appointments

    As a direct pay practice, Tennessee Direct Rheumatology offers same day or next day appointments for established patients and same week appointments for new patients. Our virtual platform is perfect for patients with busy lifestyles or long travel times to rheumatologists.

  • Unmatched communication

    Tennessee Direct Rheumatology offers prompt and reliable communication between patients and Dr. Brett Smith. Patients are given direct access to Dr. Brett through phone, text and email. Most patients receive a response within a few hours.

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Members of Tennessee Direct Rheumatology enjoy the following benefits:

Priority booking

New patient appointments are available within 7 days and established patients are available the same day or next day typically

Email, text, phone access to the doctor

As a direct pay practice, Dr. Brett Smith is able to offer direct communication to patients through email, text and phone

Prescriptions and refills

Tennessee Direct Rheumatology values response times and responds to refill requests the same day of the request

Comprehsive new patient appointments

Brett Smith prioritizes time with patients booking each consultation for 1 hour to provide comprehensive healthcare without the rush

Medical record review

Dr. Brett Smith will spend the time to review all of your medical records during your office visit and any new records received after the initial consultation

Low cost laboratories

Dr. Brett Smith works exclusively with LabCorp to provide a substantial savings on laboratory studies. The average cost of most laboratory studies range from $5-8 with our practice.

30 days of expert nutrition guidance

We offer a 30-day trial of Eat Love PRO with each consultation to help you focus on nutrition and improving your immune system function.

*Eat Love is available beyond 30 days for a fee

Prior authorizations

Prior authorizations (PAs) are frequently encountered in modern health care. PAs are included in memberships with Tennessee Direct Rheumatology.

Integrative medicine

Dr. Brett Smith values the role of nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements and medications. An annual integrative medicine appointment is included

A rheumatologist you can rely on

Dr. Brett Smith has been practicing rheumatology since 2013 with expertise in the following areas:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Psoriatic arthritis

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Gout

  • Pseudogout

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

  • Polymyositis and dermatomyositis

  • Uveitis

  • Sarcoidosis

Our pricing

  • New patient consultation

    Cost: $295

    Includes:

    • 1 hour visit with Dr. Brett Smith

    • 30 days of care

    • Review of medical records

    • Access to low cost laboratory studies

    • Coordination of care with other physicians

  • Rheumatology membership

    Cost: $70/month (age 18-39), $85/month (age 40-64), $99/mo (65 and older)
    *Requires one time $125 enrollment

    Includes:

    • Monthly telehealth visits (30 minutes)

    • Same day or next day appointments

    • Phone, text and email access to Dr. Brett Smith

    • Access to low cost laboratory studies

    • Coordination of care with other physicians

    • Prior authorizations

    • 30 days of expert nutrition planning

    • Integrative Medicine consultations

    • Appointment cancellation with <24 hour notice

    • Lab and imaging order requests

  • Fee-for-service

    Includes:

    • Follow up visits: $195 (30 minutes)

    • Eat Love PRO - $30/month

    • Lab order request $25

    • Prior authorizations $50

    • Email/text access: $50 per request

    • Integrative Medicine consult $245 (60 mins)

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