Sherita N Chapman, MD
Neurology
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Bio & Overview
Sherita Chapman Smith, MD, is a neurologist and assistant professor in the stroke division at UVA. She is dual board-certified in general and vascular neurology.
Dr. Chapman Smith was born and raised in Emporia, Virginia, and attended Virginia Union University. There, she graduated with a BS in biology. She then completed a 2-year post-baccalaureate program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she developed an interest in clinical research. She received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed residency training at Howard University Hospital.
Dr. Chapman Smith came to UVA for a fellowship in vascular neurology, where she focused her research career on prehospital acute stroke care and mobile telemedicine. She served as director of the inpatient stroke service at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2015-2018, and returned to UVA to join the faculty in August 2018. She currently serves as co-chair of the Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force.
Academic Information
- Department
- Neurology
- Academic Role
- Associate Professor
- Division
- Neurology
- Research Interests
- Health Disparities
- Gender
- Female
- Languages
- English
- Age Groups Seen
- Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- Howard University College of Medicine
- Residency
- Howard University Hospital
- Fellowships
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Certification
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Vascular Neurology), American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology)
Highlights
Watch Dr. Chapman's Profile Video
My name is Sherita Chapman, and I'm a vascular neurologist. We are involved in the care of stroke patients when they're in the hospital, particularly looking at what caused the stroke. So, in order to prevent them from having another stroke. My research interest is in the area of pre-hospital stroke care, particularly with the use of mobile telemedicine. So, seeing if we can evaluate the patient before they come to the hospital with iPads or some kind of telemedicine system in the back of the ambulance. UVA is a comprehensive stroke center. So, not only do we have the ability to provide that clot-busting medication, TPA, but we also have the ability to, almost like a plumber, go in and pull out that clot, which has also been shown to improve on stroke care. The favorite thing about my job is the interaction with the patient and the family. Not only are you a part of their care in that acute setting, but it ends up being a lifetime bond, and the abilities to see them improve over time is significant.