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Jerod C. Smith, founder and provider

Experienced care.
Personal connection.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Your health. Your way.

Personal care from
someone who listens.

Jerod C. Smith, CRNP
Founder & Provider · Irwin, Pennsylvania

Thoughtful guidance. A familiar face.
A simpler way to take the next step.

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EXPERIENCE WHERE IT MATTERS

The experience behind Pulse

Clinical depth.
Personal connection.

Jerod C. Smith, CRNP

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certified · Pennsylvania licensed

13+ years in complex care and 10,000+ hours of operating-room and procedural experience across cardiology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery and advanced wound care.

Credentials & experience

MSN, CRNP, CCRN · ACLS Certified
Former Chairman, Advanced Practice Provider Council, Excela Health Medical Group
NPI 1669880993

Experience includes brain and spine care, deep brain stimulation, vascular procedures, vein harvesting, complex vascular wounds and cellular and tissue-based skin substitutes.

Living with type 1 diabetes since childhood informs Jerod’s practical, personal approach to metabolic health.

Medical director · Collaborative physician

Gennady Geskin, MD

Interventional cardiologist and Pulse’s medical director, maintaining a collaborative agreement with Jerod C. Smith, CRNP.

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Pennsylvania adults 18+

The 3 Click Sick Visit.

A simple starting point for non-emergency sick concerns. You must be age 18 or older and physically in Pennsylvania at the time of care.

  1. Complete consent & intake.Share the details your provider needs before your visit.
  2. Have your consultation.Connect with your provider to discuss your symptoms and next steps.
  3. Receive your $35 invoice.Pulse sends your invoice through Vagaro after your consultation.

$35 virtual sick visits for adults 18+ located in Pennsylvania. Complete your forms, connect with your provider, and pay after your consultation.

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A prescription is not guaranteed. Testing or an in-person examination may be needed. Requests are not continuously monitored. For emergencies, call 911.

What Pulse offers

Care around you.

Care built around your goals, with a personal consultation and a plan that fits your life.

Medical weight & metabolic health

GLP-1/GIP care with semaglutide or tirzepatide, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, maintenance planning, glucose awareness and CGM education.

Cardiovascular & vascular wellness

In-home cardiovascular risk assessment, focused history and examination, EKO three-lead ECG recording, lower-extremity venous evaluation, prevention and care coordination.

Hormone & sexual wellness

Hormone evaluation, testosterone therapy when appropriate, laboratory monitoring, and sexual-wellness consultations including sildenafil, tadalafil, topical options and PT-141.

Peptide & wellness consultations

Individualized consultation about peptide therapies, including sermorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295/ipamorelin, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, Semax, Epitalon and MOTS-c. Discuss evidence, risks, availability and appropriate alternatives with your provider.

Vitamin support & in-home wellness

B12, NAD+, glutathione and in-home IV therapy consultations, based on your medical history and clinical suitability.

Aesthetic wellness & referrals

Medical wellness guidance and referrals to independent aesthetic professionals, including MPWR Aesthetics & Wellness.

Prescription care requires evaluation and informed consent. Compounded medications are not FDA approved; some peptide uses are investigational. Availability and clinical suitability are reviewed individually. Screening does not replace definitive diagnostic testing.

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By Jerod C. Smith & professional contributions

Published articles.

Clinical perspectives, practical guidance and a little curiosity.

PULSE CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

Halloween Hormones: The Chemistry of Tricks & Treats

A seasonal look at the chemistry behind chocolate, scares, movement and connection—educational enough to learn from and light enough to enjoy.

By Jerod C. Smith, CRNPDopamine · Insulin · Stress response · Connection
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PULSE CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

Hormones: When the Numbers Are Normal but You Don’t Feel Normal

A clinically grounded, understandable guide to testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid testing and why symptoms, timing and the whole person matter.

By Jerod C. Smith, CRNPTestosterone · Menstrual health · Menopause · Whole-person care
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PULSE CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

The Three Pillars of a Complete Cardiovascular Assessment

A whole-person framework for evaluating cardiac structure and function, electrical activity, perfusion and the modifiable risks that drive cardiovascular disease.

By Jerod C. Smith, CRNPCardiovascular assessment · Prevention · Risk reduction
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PULSE CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

Peptides: Promise, Popularity, and the Importance of Knowing the Source

A balanced look at the new cultural interest in peptides, the role of legitimate compounding pharmacies and why informed medical guidance matters.

By Jerod C. Smith, CRNPPeptides · Compounding · Patient safety
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PULSE CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

GLP-1 Therapy Is More Than a Prescription

Why Jerod’s approach combines careful evaluation, individualized dosing, nutrition, exercise, muscle preservation, cardiovascular risk reduction and direct access to a provider who remains involved.

By Jerod C. Smith, CRNPMetabolic health · Cardiovascular health · Continuity
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AUTHORED COMMENTARY

Health care crisis? There’s an APP for that

A case for recognizing advanced practice providers as an essential part of a healthcare system built around access, quality and affordability.

Jerod Smith, MSN, CRNP, CCRNFeatured commentary
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CASE STUDY PARTICIPANT

Optimal use of APPs can enhance a health system’s post-COVID-19 recovery

An HFMA case study examining how thoughtful utilization of advanced practice providers can improve access, operations and financial sustainability.

Healthcare Financial Management AssociationJerod participated in the work
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