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Dr. Derek Smith specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and completed his residency training at the same institution in 2019. With a decade of experience in medicine, Dr. Smith brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. He helps patients navigate these chronic health challenges with personalized treatment approaches. Additionally, he incorporates physical therapy into patient care plans to support recovery and overall wellness.
Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. He helps patients navigate these chronic health challenges with personalized treatment approaches. Additionally, he incorporates physical therapy into patient care plans to support recovery and overall wellness.
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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 | |
| 10 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 39 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 |
| New Orleans , LA | Shreveport , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA |
| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans |
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Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Derek M Smith holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2019.
Medical School
Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2016.
NPI Number
Derek M Smith's NPI number is 1588026470.
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