Dr. Robert Smith was born in Springhill and grew up in Bossier City, attending public schools and graduating from Airline High School in 2004. After graduation he majored in Biology at LSU where he also played offensive lineman as part of the 2007 National Championship team. He was accepted into medical school at LSU School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2012. After completing a family medicine residency at the University of Texas Northeast in Tyler he and his family decided to moved back home to Louisiana.

When he is not taking care of his patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife, Angie, their son, Charlie, and their dog, Ollie. Outdoor activities are a big part of his life, whether on the water or in the woods, playing football, exercising, or grilling for family and friends.