--- title: "Dr. Sweet Gerlie A. Smith | Weight Loss Doctor in Stockton, CA" description: "Dr. Sweet Gerlie A. Smith, M.D. practices Weight Management (Medical, Non-Surgical) in Stockton, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sweet-gerlie-a-smith-2028681870" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Sweet Gerlie A. Smith, M.D. ![Sweet Gerlie A. Smith, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/rtxh3GlcPbelIUt5R6smkkTFxWQz_OQ48Auwi_P5sug/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(178 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Sweet Gerlie A. Smith, M.D. ## Weight Management (Medical, Non-Surgical) - Accepting new patients [2545 West Hammer LaneStockton, CA 95209](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2545+West+Hammer+Lane+Stockton%2C+CA+95209+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-941-0127](tel:+12099410127) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sweet-gerlie-a-smith-2028681870#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sweet-gerlie-a-smith-2028681870#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sweet-gerlie-a-smith-2028681870#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sweet-gerlie-a-smith-2028681870#provider-services) ## About Dr. Smith Languages English Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Sweet Gerlie Aguipo Smith, MD, truly values the patient-doctor relationship. She believes patients deserve to be heard, understood, and seen as a whole person, not just their medical conditions. She strives to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows patients to feel comfortable discussing their health, both their struggles and their goals. She practices evidence-based medicine while also recognizing the importance of providing culturally informed, individualized care. ### Professional highlights Obesity Medicine Association. American Diabetes Association. American College of Physicians. American College of Lifestyle Medicine. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include reading (literary fiction, fantasy, memoir, history). Video games. LEGO. Anime & manga. ## Education and training **Medical school:** CEBU Institute of Medicine **Internship:** HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Internal Medicine **Residency:** HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Internal Medicine ## Board certifications - Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Stockton Medical Plaza II](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/stockton-medical-plaza-ii-1043246885) 2545 West Hammer Lane Stockton, CA 95209 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2545+West+Hammer+Lane+Stockton%2C+CA+95209+US) [209-941-0127](tel:+12099410127) 209-951-2438 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Weight loss](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/weight-loss) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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