Lanaya Williams Smith, MD| Rheumatology | MedStar Health
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Lanaya Williams Smith

Lanaya Williams Smith, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (2158 reviews)

Specialties: Rheumatology

Languages: English

866-625-0287

Clinical areas of focus

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Bursopathy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Mental Health Medication Management
  • Osteoporosis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology Consultation
  • Rheumatology Treatment
  • Sjogrens Syndrome Treatment
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Treatment
  • Vasculitis Treatment
  • Vitiligo Treatment
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Immunological Findings
  • Acantholytic Disorders
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Artery Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Arthropathy
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Autoinflammatory Syndrome
  • Back Pain
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Bone Spur
  • Bursopathy
  • Cartilage Disorder
  • Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
  • Chronic Gout
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Deforming Dorsopathies
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Disorders Involving The Immune Mechanism
  • Effects Of Reduced Temperature
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Pain
  • Elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
  • Enteropathic Arthritis
  • Enteropathic Arthropathies
  • Enthesopathies
  • Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
  • Episcleritis
  • Family History Of Disabilities And Chronic Diseases
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Fibrositis
  • Flexor Tendonitis
  • Foot And Ankle Osteoarthritis
  • Foot Joint Pain
  • Foot Osteoarthritis
  • Forearm Pain
  • Genetic Susceptibility To Disease
  • Gout
  • Hand And Wrist Arthritis
  • Hand Joint Pain
  • Hemorrhagic Conditions
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Pain
  • Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
  • Immunodeficiencies
  • Inflammatory Myositis
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Disorder
  • Keratitis
  • Knee Pain
  • Limb Deformity
  • Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Lower Leg Injury
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Mesothelioma
  • Multiple Myeloma Of The Spine
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Myocarditis
  • Myopathies
  • Neck Pain
  • Necrotizing Vasculopathies
  • Orbit Disorders
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
  • Osteoarthritis Pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Paget's Disease
  • Pemphigoid
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
  • Polyarticular Arthritis
  • Polyosteoarthritis
  • Psoriasis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rheumatic Fever
  • Rheumatic Fever With Heart Involvement
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Of Hand
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis With Rheumatoid Factor
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Septic Arthritis Of The Hip
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Joint Pain
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Changes
  • Soft Tissue Pain
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylopathies
  • Spondylosis
  • Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendinitis Of The Foot
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thumb Synovitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Vasculitis Of Skin
  • Wrist And Hand Pain
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Procedures I perform

  • Arthrocentesis
  • Autoimmune Disorder Treatment
  • Balance And Coordination Training
  • Bone Biopsy
  • Bone Density Scan
  • Bone Density Test
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Bone Graft
  • Bone Repair
  • Bursitis Treatment
  • Chronic Headache Treatment
  • Densitometry
  • Diabetes Foot Care
  • Discogram
  • Dopamine Therapy
  • Elbow Care
  • Foot And Ankle Care
  • Hand Therapy
  • Infusion Therapy
  • In-Office Laboratory Testing
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Injection
  • Median Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Mental Health Medication Management
  • Muscle Biopsy
  • Muscle Injection
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Osteopenia Treatment
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Osteotomy
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Paraffin Wax Bath
  • Physical Performance Test
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Reproductive Health Management
  • Rheumatology Consultation
  • Rheumatology Follow-Up
  • Rheumatology Treatment
  • Sacroiliac Joint Arthrography
  • Shoulder Care
  • Sjogrens Syndrome Treatment
  • Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Treatment
  • Tension Headache Treatment
  • Therapeutic Activities
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration
  • Vasculitis Treatment
  • Vitiligo Treatment
  • Wrist Care
  • X-Ray
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Practice locations

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3001 S Hanover St
Ste 302
Baltimore, MD, 21225

410-350-8280
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Fax 866-625-0287

5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Russell Morgan Bldg Ste 405
Baltimore, MD, 21239

443-444-4764
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Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Howard University Hospital (2009)

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2005)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 30, 2026

    Dr Smith is awesome. I'm so glad I have her

  • Jun 9, 2026

    Wonderful

  • Jun 2, 2026

    Dr Smith listened to all my concerns and answered is one with examples and details. Very knowledgeable and informative.