Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb

Care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb and ER in Smithville, TN, delivers testing and care for your everyday health needs.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb in Smithville, Tennessee, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb is a destination for specialty care — including heart and women’s health. We provide onsite imaging, lab tests and rehabilitation services. Learn more about our services and programs.

Excellence in heart care

Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb has received Chest Pain certification from The Joint Commission. 

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Couple received life changing care

A Lascassas, Tenn., couple received a heart bypass and kidney transplant at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West on the same day, then recovered and went home together.
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A Murfreesboro woman’s bariatric transformation

After years of struggling with her weight, Stephanie turned to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro for bariatric surgery that changed her life.
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Middle Tennessee man’s life with 115 lbs. weight loss

In 2024, Dr. Stephen Rich, helps a patient with his bariatric journey at the Ascension Saint Thomas Bariatric Center.
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