Summary

Dr. Melanie Smith is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in pediatrics, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed her residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 27 years of clinical experience, Dr. Smith has developed extensive expertise in managing both adult and pediatric patients. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Smith practices at Louisiana Family Practice in Bossier City, Louisiana, and maintains hospital privileges at Willis Knighton Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. She regularly performs blood tests and provides diabetes management services, including training patients on autoinjector and insulin pen techniques. Patients rate Dr. Smith 4.4 out of 5 stars for her comprehensive care approach.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Louisiana Family Practice

2300 Hospital Dr Ste 200Bossier City, LA 71111

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4.4 
27 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Hindi, Gujarati, English Speaks English Speaks English
Bossier City , LAShreveport , LASHREVEPORT , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: N.H.L. Medical College Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Medical University of the Americas (West Indies)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melanie M. Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melanie M. Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melanie M. Smith has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Pediatrics
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Melanie Smith speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Melanie Smith's office located?
Dr. Melanie Smith's office is located at 2300 Hospital Dr Ste 200, Bossier City, LA, 71111.

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