Dr. Althea Tyndall-SmithMD, MS
Family Medicine
at Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians — Newberry, FL
About
Althea Tyndall-Smith, MD, MS, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who trained at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her Family Medicine residency at York Hospital in 2005, one of the oldest community-based family medicine residency programs in the country. While in York, she also served at a federally qualified health clinic and earned the Community Ambassador APEX Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers for her volunteer medical work.
Dr. Tyndall-Smith relocated to Gainesville in 2013 to be closer to family. She joined the University of Florida as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, teaching medical students, seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, and serving on the College of Medicine Interview Committee. She co-founded Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians to practice medicine free from institutional constraints. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, arthritis, anemia, and cardiovascular and skin conditions. She is passionate about helping patients understand their diagnoses well enough to make fully informed decisions about their own health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia
Residency
Family Medicine, York Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tyndall-Smith right for?
Dr. Tyndall-Smith is a strong fit for patients who want a physician deeply invested in their health education. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or thyroid disorders benefit from her thorough, individualized approach. She works well with patients who want to understand their diagnosis, not just receive a treatment plan. Her background in community health makes her particularly effective with diverse patient populations across all age groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tyndall-Smith treats a wide range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, arthritis, anemia, acute infections, cardiovascular conditions, and skin conditions. Her clinical scope covers patients from childhood through older adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Tyndall-Smith holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed her residency at York Hospital.
Dr. Tyndall-Smith graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her Family Medicine residency starting in 2005 at York Hospital, one of the oldest community family medicine residency programs in the country.
Yes. Dr. Tyndall-Smith served as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the University of Florida. She taught medical students, saw patients in an outpatient clinic, and sat on the College of Medicine Interview Committee.
Dr. Tyndall-Smith focuses on empowering patients to take control of their own health. She prioritizes teaching patients to understand their medical conditions so they can make fully informed decisions. She co-founded the practice specifically to build care relationships free from institutional and insurance-driven constraints.
Yes. The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers awarded Dr. Tyndall-Smith the Community Ambassador APEX Award. She earned this recognition for her medical volunteer work in the City of York, Pennsylvania.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026