Areas of expertise for Dr. Smith-Whitley include sickle cell disease. Dr. Smith-Whitley is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She accepts Coventry, United Healthcare HSA, United Healthcare HMO, and more. Before completing her residency at Children's National Medical Center, Dr. Smith-Whitley attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has received the following distinction: Philadelphia Super Doctors.