Summary

Nurse Practitioner Jennipher Smothers specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pediatric digestive health concerns. She earned her Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree from Northwestern State University and brings 15 years of experience to her practice. Smothers is fluent in English and dedicated to helping families navigate complex feeding and growth challenges in infants and young children.

Smothers practices at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. She focuses on treating infants with failure to thrive and poor weight gain, as well as addressing various feeding disorders. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy and speech therapy services, and she performs bedside swallow exams to evaluate feeding safety and effectiveness in her young patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern State University
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Jennipher L Smothers

911 Margaret PlShreveport, LA 71101

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4.2 
15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LASACRAMENTO , CATallahassee , FL
Med School: Northwestern State University Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jennipher L Smothers

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Jennipher L Smothers has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Jennipher L Smothers has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Louisiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern State UniversityGraduated in 2017
Northwestern State University (NSULA) (Shreveport Campus)Graduated in 2017
Northwestern State UniversityGraduated in 2011
Northwestern State University (NSULA) (Shreveport Campus)Graduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jennipher Smothers's office located?
Jennipher Smothers's office is located at 911 Margaret Pl, Shreveport, LA, 71101.
Does Jennipher Smothers accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Jennipher Smothers has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Jennipher Smothers affiliated with?
Jennipher Smothers is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
What languages does Jennipher Smothers speak?
Jennipher Smothers speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Jennipher Smothers?
You can find contact information for Jennipher Smothers here on Vitals.

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