Dr. ALTHEA TYNDALL-SMITH, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Althea Tyndall-Smith is a Board‑Certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience. She earned her M.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2005 and completed a three‑year Family Medicine residency at Wellspan Health/York Hospital (2005‑2008). After practicing in York, Pennsylvania, she moved to Gainesville in 2013 and co‑founded Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians to provide high‑quality, relationship‑focused care. Her DPC philosophy emphasizes holistic, patient‑centered medicine, allowing ample time for education, shared decision‑making, and compassionate care.
Dr. Tyndall‑Smith is passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health, integrating body, mind, and spirit. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and remains active in community service, including missionary work in Guatemala and volunteer health programs in York, PA.
Education
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2005)
Residency: Family Medicine - Wellspan Health/York Hospital (2005-2008)
- Residency Family Medicine - Wellspan Health/York Hospital (2005-2008)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1134301781 Active
Primary License: Florida (FL) - ME116359
Community Involvement
Volunteer health work in York, PA (Community Ambassador APEX Award); 4‑year missionary physician service in Guatemala; active participation in local church health ministries
International Experience
4 years missionary physician in Guatemala
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2018