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Summary
Dr. Derek Smith specializes in internal medicine, focusing on comprehensive adult healthcare. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and completed his residency training at the same institution in 2019. With 10 years of experience in medical practice, Dr. Smith brings a decade of clinical expertise to patient care. He provides medical services in English.
Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He treats patients with high blood pressure and manages hypertensive emergencies requiring immediate medical attention. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and conducting Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow throughout the body.
Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He treats patients with high blood pressure and manages hypertensive emergencies requiring immediate medical attention. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and conducting Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow throughout the body.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 10 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 10 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans | Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine |
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Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2019
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 2016
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