Lorenda Beth Smith, AGNP is a certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine at MedStar Health Primary Care at Great Mills. Her areas of clinical interests include adult autism care, adult and geriatric primary care, cardiovascular health, chronic disease diagnosis and management (asthma, COPD, high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension), men's health, mental health disorders, nutrition and weight management, and women's health and wellness. “I listen to my patients in order to meet them where they are and encourage lifestyle changes that can benefit them long term. I treat my patients the way I expect someone to treat my family – a relationship built on trust and understanding.”