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Charles W. Smith, JR

DPC Family Medicine physician, Little Rock, AR

Dr. Smith Direct Care
5.0 (3 reviews)

Dr. Charles W. Smith opened Dr. Smith Direct Care, a direct primary care practice in West Little Rock, in 2019.

11908 Kanis Rd, Suite G-1, Little Rock, AR 72211
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership
Individual membership
$75 per month or $700 per year
Telehealth
Email, messaging, phone and video visits
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine

Facts on this page last checked November 2026. How we check doctors

About Charles W. Smith

Dr. Smith spent years in family medicine at an academic center. He then started his own direct primary care practice in West Little Rock. He opened Dr. Smith Direct Care in 2019. Members pay a monthly fee for private, personalized primary care.

Visits are scheduled for at least thirty minutes and can run an hour or more. The practice limits the number of patients. Membership includes home visits for patients who are temporarily homebound. Lab tests and imaging are not part of the membership. They can be paid for separately or billed to insurance, at negotiated discounted prices.

Membership and fees

An individual membership at Dr. Smith Direct Care costs $75 per month or $700 per year.

A married couple membership costs $130 per month or $1,350 per year.

A family membership for up to five people costs $200 per month or $2,200 per year, and children must be at least 16 years old.

$75 per month (individual)

Services

Home visits when homebound
What family medicine doctors commonly treat

Licenses and credentials

Degree
MD
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine
License
Arkansas
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Arkansas State Medical Board

Location

11908 Kanis Rd, Suite G-1, Little Rock, AR 72211
Dr. Smith Direct Care practice page
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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Retired from full-time faculty status at UAMS in 2019 after 30 years, and previously precepted in the UAMS family medicine clinic.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Thorough and optimistic

"I had an appointment with Dr. Smith today. He was highly informative and answered all of my questions. He thoroughly described my treatment choices and provided me hope for a positive outcome."

FMDD UserFeb 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

A real expert in his field

"He patiently listened to and answered all of my questions, making me feel at ease. He had a lot of experience, and I trust his expertise."

FMDD UserJan 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

All-in-one Doctor

"Dr. Smith is wonderful with his patients, he is extremely knowledgable, friendly, competent, and caring. He has a wonderful bedside manner."

FMDD UserNov 2021

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Smith take insurance, or offer a membership?

Dr. Smith Direct Care is a direct primary care practice with a monthly or yearly membership fee. Lab tests and imaging are not part of the membership. They can be paid for separately or billed to insurance, at negotiated discounted prices.

How much does a membership at Dr. Smith Direct Care cost?

An individual membership costs $75 per month or $700 per year. A married couple membership costs $130 per month or $1,350 per year. A family membership for up to five people costs $200 per month or $2,200 per year, and children must be at least 16.

Is there a discount for patients with limited income?

The practice reserves a number of discounted memberships for patients with a limited income.

Is Dr. Smith board certified?

Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Smith offer telehealth?

Patients can reach Dr. Smith at any hour by email, messaging, phone and video visits.

Where is Dr. Smith's office?

Dr. Smith Direct Care is a direct primary care practice in West Little Rock.

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