Janet Rebecca Smith, MD

Dr. Janet Smith is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed both her internship and residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. With nine years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Smith focuses on providing comprehensive care for hospitalized patients. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Smith practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she treats patients with various medical conditions including chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. She works with patients who have advanced kidney disease, including those with stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Her practice includes coordinating rehabilitation services such as physical therapy and occupational therapy for patients recovering from illness or injury. She also utilizes diagnostic testing like evoked potential tests to evaluate nerve and brain function.