About
Dr. Charles W. Smith Jr. trained entirely at the University of North Carolina, completing his undergraduate education, medical degree, and Family Medicine residency there. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and earned the FAAFP designation. His career spans more than four decades in medicine, beginning in private practice before he moved into academic medicine at increasingly senior levels.
Dr. Smith served as Dean of the School of Primary Medical Care at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He joined UAMS in 1989 as Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Medical Director of UAMS Medical Center, and he remained on the faculty there for nearly 30 years. From 1988 to 2004, he served as Deputy Editor of American Family Physician. He served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Family Medicine from 1991 to 1995 and as its President in 1996. In 2000, he founded eDocAmerica, a web-based health information company that earned the Arkansas Small Business of the Year award in 2006. Dr. Smith is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic pain and opioid management, colorectal and prostate cancer screening, hypertension, and participatory medicine. He believes patients who understand their own health make better decisions. Outside of medicine, he has completed five marathons, cycles regularly, and enjoys long walks. He and his wife Connie have six children and eleven grandchildren.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Medical School
University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of North Carolina (UNC)
Additional Training
Deputy Editor, American Family Physician, 1988–2004; Member and President, American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors (1991–1995, President 1996); Lead/singular author of numerous published papers; Founded eDocAmerica (2000)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Smith right for?
Dr. Smith works well with adults seeking a personal, long-term relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or obesity benefit from his focused monitoring and direct access. He is a strong fit for patients dealing with chronic pain or opioid dependence who want a thoughtful, reduction-oriented approach. Adults who take an active role in their own health will find his participatory medicine philosophy a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Smith treats a broad range of primary care conditions, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, and chronic pain. He also manages opioid dependence and provides colorectal and prostate cancer screening. His clinical focus on preventive medicine means he works proactively with patients to reduce long-term health risks.
Yes. Dr. Smith holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also served as President of the American Board of Family Medicine in 1996, following four years on its Board of Directors.
Dr. Smith completed his undergraduate studies, medical school, and Family Medicine residency at the University of North Carolina. He went on to hold senior academic and administrative roles at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and UAMS.
Dr. Smith has practiced medicine for more than 40 years. He spent nearly 30 of those years at UAMS, serving as a faculty physician, teacher, and senior administrator before founding Dr. Smith Direct Care in 2018.
Dr. Smith practices participatory medicine. He encourages patients to ask questions, review their own lab results, and stay familiar with their diagnoses and medications. He believes the most effective care happens when doctor and patient work as genuine partners.
Yes. Dr. Smith offers video visits and encourages telehealth whenever it suits the patient's needs. He conducts many routine follow-ups and consultations remotely, and he gives all patients his cell phone number for direct communication.
Yes. Dr. Smith makes house calls for patients who need them. House call visits, like all visits, are included in the membership fee.
Dr. Smith founded eDocAmerica in 2000, a web-based health information company that earned the Arkansas Small Business of the Year award in 2006. That background informs his enthusiasm for telehealth and digital tools in everyday primary care.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026