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Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith, PA-C

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center

About Oliver Smith

Professional Statement

Oliver Smith is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). He earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Pace University in 2020. Originally from Hopewell Junction, New York, he brings both compassion and clinical expertise to his work. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, Oliver strives to ensure every patient feels heard, supported, and involved in their treatment plan. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and golfing.

Get To Know Me

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I strive to provide the very best patient-oriented care.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I have a friendly, welcoming, and approachable demeanor that will work with you to ensure best possible outcomes.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and golfing.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
For its complexity and being able to educate patients, empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare decisions and self-management.

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate: Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing, 2021

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurology Poughkeepsie
  2. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie
  3. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie (Columbia St.)

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Elderplan
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • Northwell Direct
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare