About Caroline When there are doctors, nurses and pharmacists scattered throughout your family, chances are good youll aspire to a career in medicine. That was the case for Caroline Walters. "I always knew I wanted to work in medicine," she says. "But I didnt know what a PA was until after I completed my undergrad education."Caroline chose the ENT specialty because it of its complexity. "ENT includes many different organ systems," she explains. "Theres so much to learn." She chose to practice at Beacon because of the care they demonstrate for their employees and their community. "I wanted to join an organization that works to expand healthcare access, and Beacon proves that theyre doing that."She believes one of the most important duties in healthcare is to help those who need it, and do it with a positive, welcoming and determined attitude. "I aim to provide an environment where the patient is comfortable and can trust me with their health concerns they can count on me to get the job done compassionately, using the best knowledge available, and with their best interests in mind."In Her Own Words Who is or was the most influential person/ role model in your life? My two brothers. They encourage and inspire me daily.What was your first job growing up? What do you remember most about it? I worked at the local ice cream place. I remember loving going to work because I could sneak ice cream throughout my shift.What is your favorite food? Movie? My favorite food is sushi; favorite movie is Kill Bill.What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My best subject by far was math; the worst was English.In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? Im pretty passionate about rugby. Its kind of a random sport, but I played for over ten years and referee it now. My other hobbies include grappling martial arts, running, cooking, water sports, watching any/all sports and playing video games.What is something most people dont know about you? I spent months living in South Africa, training to be a better rugby referee.
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Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Kansas in 2004. He completed a subspecialty fellowship training in spinal surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Department.Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryDr. Smith has had extensive training in minimally invasive techniques for discectomy, decompression and fusion.His background offers experience with motion-preserving technologies including artificial disc replacement, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty and minimally invasive foraminotomy. He is also skilled in surgical procedures for spinal tumors, vascular malformations and traumatic spinal fracture. He is an active member of the North American Spine Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
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