Laurence Smolley, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 954.659.5450
- Desk:
- 954.659.5450
- Fax:
- 954.659.5451
Treatment & Services
- Acute radiation for pneumonitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest X-Ray
- Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
- CPAP check
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Pulmonary clearance for surgery
- Pulmonary Function Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray/CT
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Aspergillosis
- Asthma
- Breathing Complaints
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Cough
- Diaphragm Disorders
- Drug Reactions to the Lungs
- Emphysema
- Fatigue
- Hemoptysis
- Hypoxia
- Idiopathic CNS Hypersomnia
- Insomnia
- Lung Abscess
- Narcolepsy
- Night Terrors
- Nightmares
- Nocturnal Myoclonus
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Thickening
- Pulmonary
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonology
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Shortness Of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
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After completing his Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry at Yale University in 1972, Dr. Smolley received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine in New York City in 1976. He completed advanced training with an internal medicine residency at Downstate-Kings County Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y., followed by a pulmonary fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, Fla.
Prior to his appointment to Cleveland Clinic in 1995, Dr. Smolley was Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and of the Sleep Disorders Center of the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. (1986-1994). He also had been Acting Chief, then Chief of the Pulmonary Section at Miami Veterans Administration Hospital (1983-1986), and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Fla.(1981-1986).
Dr. Smolley is involved in a number of professional societies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and of the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the Florida Sleep Medicine Society and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Smolley has published books, book chapters, articles and abstracts related to his specialty interests.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1995
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Miami School of Medicine - Jackson Memorial Hospital
Pulmonary Medicine
Miami,
FL USA
1981
Residency - Kings County Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1979
Internship - Kings County Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
Brooklyn,
NY USA
1977
Medical Education - New York University School of Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1976
Undergraduate - Yale University
New Haven,
CT USA
1972
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
- - Sleep Medicine
Specialty Interests
Critical care medicine, granulomatous lung diseases, sleep disorders
Research & Publications
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141 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 2.3 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023
The Dr was great, very professional and personable. Satusfies with the appointment
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Dr Smolley was, as always, very professional and understanding
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
Dr Smolley gave me the most complete evaluation of any doctor I have ever had.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
Dr Smolley was s?per professional with exceptional bed time manners.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr Smolley. Nice person.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Smolley is positive, honest and a true professional.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
He's down to earth and easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
First visit, but very good thus far with Dr. Smolley and staff.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Was very happy with my initial appointment with Dr. Smolley. He Is a good communicator and listened to my questions and concerns..
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
Dr Smolley is OUTSTANDING!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
Dr. Smolley is an EXCELLENT physician . He spent alot of time with me and explained everything thoroughly
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Smolley is an excellent Doctor. Always give good professional advice to me & my husband. Thank you for your service.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2022
Dr Smolley is ultimately the best physician I have ever had in my 70 years. Not only was he courteous, but he answered all of my questions and concerns and took time to repeat information if I needed further clarification with patience and kindness.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Smolley's for many years. I think he's a caring and skilled professional and would recommend him to anyone without reservation.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr Smolley has excellent bedside manners. He is patient, caring and thoughtful. Didn't make us feel rushed at all, gave us all the time we needed to go over all our questions and thoroughly explained everything to us. He took the time to refer us to the appropriate medical supply vendors and explained the different equipment options that would best fit my father's needs. He seamlessly went from speaking English to Spanish at the right moments to make my father feel more at ease.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Smolley is very thorough in going through sleep apnea data, explaining what's going on, listening to questions and answering them appropriately.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022
Great doctor, nurses and hospital
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2022
Dr. Smalley is the best pulmonary I ever had meet. He takes the time to review ct scans with you on the computer. Explaining and describing my condition. With his help and advice I am now confident that I am not to worry .
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
Best dr a plus
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
Dr. Smolley its wonderful and very knowledgeable...
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Smolley.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
He is the best doctor you have
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2022
Dr Smolley is knowledgable and caring. He is always professional and provides an opportunity for any questions I may have. I highly respect him.
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
I must say, Dr Smolley is an exceptional physician. He takes time to listen and speaks with kindness and expertise.
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Doctor Laurence Smolley is knowledgeable, professional, taking time to listen and he speaks with expertise. He's respectful and caring. He's truly the way a doctor should be - I'm fortunate I found him! Now If those attributes alone could just be cloned (with everyone in daily life) . . . What a wonderful world this would be!
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Excellent dr dr Smolley. Also if it is hard to get an appt with him, I would wait to see him.
Reviewed on May 2, 2022
Dr Smolley is a wonderful person and doctor.