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Dr. Jamie Smolen, MD

Dr. Jamie Smolen, MD

Addiction Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Jamie Smolen, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Gainesville, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER in 1976. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 1.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

UF Health Addiction Medicine - Florida Recovery Center

3939 SW 13th St # 2 Gainesville, FL 32608

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smolen specializes in the areas of Addiction Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Smolen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smolen

1.4

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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James D – Feb 16, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ralph Falk – Mar 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Catrina D – Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Winter Park – Aug 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Bill in Owensboro, KY – Sep 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Brandon in Miami, FL – Dec 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Lake City – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Smolen is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualification in addiction psychiatry. Before coming to the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in 2012, Smolen was a solo practitioner in addiction...read more

biography

Dr. Smolen is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualification in addiction psychiatry. Before coming to the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in 2012, Smolen was a solo practitioner in addiction...read more
  • Addiction Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Addiction Psychiatry
Psychiatry
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

UF Health Addiction Medicine - Florida Recovery Center

UF Health Addiction Medicine - Florida Recovery Center3939 SW 13th St # 2 Gainesville, FL 32608
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UF Health Florida Recovery Center

UF Health Florida Recovery Center - Testing site4001 SW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32608
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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