Dr. William Smits, MD

Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist

Education

Undergraduate: DePauw University (Phi Beta Kappa) – Chemistry, 1984
Medical School: University of Hawaii, 1989

Professional Training

Fellowship: University of Iowa College of Medicine
Resident: University of Iowa College of Medicine
Internship: University of Iowa College of Medicine

Practice

Founder and Medical Director: The Allergy & Asthma Center, Fort Wayne, IN 1997 – current

Board Certification

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Educator

Clinical Assistant Professor – Indiana University College of Medicine, Fort Wayne, IN 1996–present

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American College of CHEST Physicians
American Association of Physician Leadership
American Academy of Pediatrics
Indiana Allergy and Immunology Society
Indiana State Medical Association
American Board of Pediatric Pulmonology
Fort Wayne Medical Society

Awards

2002 Physician Practice of the Year, Physician Practice Magazine
2005 Fort Wayne Business Journal Top Doc Award
2006 Novartis Center of Excellence Award
2006 Fort Wayne Business Journal Top Doc Award
2007 Fort Wayne Business Journal Top Doc Award
2007 American College of Chest Physicians – Humanitarian Award
2008 Fort Wayne Business Journal Top Doc Award
2011 Fort Wayne Business Journal Top Doc Award

Hobbies

In his free time, Dr. Smits enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa, their five children and multiple grandchildren. Dr. Smits is a jack of all trades when it comes to handy work around the home or office. He also enjoys fishing and restoring old cars.

“Helping people enjoy life again is why I decided to become a doctor. It troubles me to hear a patient describe how much they miss running, golfing, skiing and the like. Allergies and asthma no longer have to interrupt a person’s life. That’s why I teach medicine to the doctor’s of tomorrow. To be able to give something back is very rewarding.”