About
Dr. Cynthia Swayze-Smith brings an unusually broad academic background to internal medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. She then earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Her internship and residency in Internal Medicine both took place at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, completing her residency in 2002. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
A mentor's words shaped her entire approach to practice: if you listen long enough to a patient, they will tell you what is wrong with them. That philosophy drives her to give each patient real time and focused attention. Her clinical passions center on preventive medicine, obesity, cardiovascular health, and metabolic disorders. She holds medical staff appointments at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas, Kindred Hospital of Dallas Central, and Medical City Heart and Spine. Dr. Swayze-Smith views her patients as partners in health, not just appointments on a schedule.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts, Art History, 1991, Graduated with Honors
Medical School
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 2000-2002
Additional Training
Internship, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 1999-2000
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Swayze-Smith right for?
Dr. Swayze-Smith is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply invested in prevention. Patients managing obesity, cardiovascular disease, or metabolic disorders benefit most from her focused clinical interests. She also works well with patients navigating diabetes, bone health concerns, or respiratory conditions. Her thorough annual wellness assessments suit patients who want detailed insight into their health status. Adults who value a physician who listens carefully and engages them as partners will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Swayze-Smith focuses on preventive medicine with particular depth in obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. She also evaluates and manages diabetes, bone health conditions, and respiratory health issues. Her annual wellness assessments address fitness, sleep, and emotional well-being as well.
Yes, Dr. Swayze-Smith holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. Swayze-Smith completed both her internship and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She finished her residency in 2002. Before medical school, she graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Swayze-Smith believes that listening carefully is the foundation of good diagnosis. A mentor early in her training told her that if you listen long enough to a patient, they will tell you what is wrong with them. She carries that principle into every visit and commits time and attention to each patient.
Dr. Swayze-Smith sees adult patients seeking thorough preventive care and chronic disease management. She works with patients managing weight, heart health, and metabolic conditions. Patients who want a physician engaged in their long-term wellness tend to find her practice a strong match.
Yes, Dr. Swayze-Smith holds affiliations with Medical City Dallas and Medical City Heart and Spine. She also maintains medical staff appointments at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas and Kindred Hospital of Dallas Central.
Dr. Swayze-Smith partners with MDVIP to access clinical tools and resources that support more individualized care. The network provides her with a heart disease screening developed with Cleveland HeartLab and a comprehensive annual wellness program framework. These resources allow her to go deeper on prevention than a standard primary care visit permits.
Yes, Dr. Swayze-Smith makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. That direct access is a core feature of her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026