Dr. Paul Smucker, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine ·
Male ·
Age 60
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Dr. Paul Smucker, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation pain medicine specialist in South Bend, IN and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation pain medicine, interventional pain medicine, and more.
Ascendant Orthopedic Alliance
53880 Carmichael Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareSource
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HAP Insurance
- HealthLink
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Limb Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Spondylosis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Low Back Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
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12 Specialties
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
- Electromyography
- Interventional Pain Medicine
- Interventional Spine Medicine
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Pain Management
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
- Spine Physiatry
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine Pain Management
- Sports Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2 Board Certifications
- Pain MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
- Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAccredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
84 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bone Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Brain Disorders
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Upper Back Pain
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15 Procedures
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Joint Drainage
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Block, Sympathetic
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Butterworth HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- Butterworth HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1988
- University Colo School MedResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Paul Smucker, MD
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I’m very disappointed and upset with this Dr., zero stars aren’t low enough. I was in pain when I went to see this dr., and really needed a light to shine. He started off hospitable, and asked me to tell him about my MVR accident. As I began to tell him, a Nurse stuck her head inside door, she said...Read More
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“Semi” Hurt – Aug 15, 2018
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Dr. Smucker developed a great care plan for me. He methodically and professionally executed the plan while setting realistic expectations for me. He did a wonderful job alleviating my back pain.
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Ken Buser in Granger, IN – Jun 05, 2018
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Doctor Smucker is very professional but also very human. His diagnosis was excellent and the course of treatment recommended by him was outstanding. I would not hesitate to see him again (if needed) or to recommend him to other people.
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Dennis Norkus in Mishawaka, IN – May 11, 2018
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Discounting wait time, I am very satisfied with the care and options he offered for me to make my own health decision. He doesnt leave me with unanswered questions. In fact he contributes information outside the reason for the appointment that makes me feel he is also interested in the total me to...Read More
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Bonnie in Mishawaka IN – May 11, 2018
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Listened to what I had to say and worked with me until he was able to diminish my pain.
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Irv Rosenberg in South Bend, IN – May 10, 2018
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Dr. Smucker accepts 18 insurance carriers
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareSource
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP InsuranceHealth Alliance HMOHealth Alliance PPO
- HealthLinkHealthLink HMOHealthLink PPO
- HFN
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MedicareSpecial Needs Plan SNP
- MultiPlan
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- Tricare
- UniCareUniCare HMOUniCare PPO
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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