Dr. Karen R. Smith, MD | Lafayette, LA | Internist

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Dr. Karen Smith is an internal medicine physician with three decades of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of California. Her extensive background in internal medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Smith is fluent in English.

Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. She specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients recover and maintain their health. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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4.3

20 Ratings
30 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of California
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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This is a doctor that is willing to listen to, about your concerns and about what you think . She will take the time to understand your situation and your goals and "treat" you accordingly. She will tell you if she "doesn't know" and will attempt to find out. She is a credit to her vocation!

June 5th, 2018

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Best experience with a Doctor. Kind, caring, through and makes great use of research!

June 27th, 2016

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Very unprofessional staff namely Sandy. She is very rude and has to have the last word. I no longer go to Dr. Smith because of her. I found a doctor that has professional and courteous staff, let's you speak and doesn't try to bill you for an appointment you never had. I received a bill from the doctors office for a no show to an appointment I never had. I had to threaten to get my lawyer involved for them to stop sending me bills and harrassing me. I would not recommend her services to anyone.

September 2nd, 2013

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Best doctors visit in years. She is now my full time physican.So lucky to have found her.

November 26th, 2012

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On Feb 5, 2012 from Michelle: If you want a good, kind, caring doctor and one that goes the extra mile to try and find out what the cause of the pro ...

February 5th, 2012

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I am a 61 year old female. I did not have a doctor in this area and finally made one with Dr. Smith, as she was recommended by a friend. I am in relativelly good health and HATE going to doctors and in my 61 years and having lived many different places, she is without a doubt best doctor I have ever seen. Very thorough, understanding, listens.

November 29th, 2010

Dr. Karen R. Smith

105 Patriot St Ste 202Lafayette, LA 70508

Tel: (337) 504-7979

Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 11:00 am

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Karen R. Smith, MD	Dr. Ashwin Pannathpur Jaikishen, MD	Dr. Ming Shang Tsai, MD	Dr. Helene Marie Augustin, MD
Internal Medicine	Nephrology	Emergency Medicine	Anesthesiology
	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (20 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lafayette , LA	Metairie , LA	Marksville , LA	Lafayette , LA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine	Med School: Kaohsiung Medical University	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of California

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Where is Dr. Karen Smith's office located?: Dr. Karen Smith's office is located at 105 Patriot St Ste 202, Lafayette, LA, 70508.
Does Dr. Karen Smith accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Smith accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Karen Smith speak?: Dr. Karen Smith speaks English.
Does Dr. Karen Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Karen Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Smith affiliated with?: Dr. Karen Smith is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

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