Summary

Dr. Paula Smith specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, bringing four decades of dedicated experience to women's healthcare. She earned her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at State University of New York/Syracuse. Her extensive 44 years of practice have established her as an experienced physician in comprehensive women's health services.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Saint Anthony Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Tacoma, Washington. She focuses on treating conditions such as benign breast cysts, benign breast masses, and managing back pain during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing breast cancer screenings, mammograms, and specialized imaging procedures like scintimammography for comprehensive breast health evaluation. Patients have given her an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 44 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • State University of New York/Syracuse
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Paula Lynn Smith has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Ambulatory Surgery Unit

209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Joseph Medical Center

1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405

Multicare Tacoma General Hospital

315 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405

Multicare Allenmore Hospital

1901 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405

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Obstetrics & GynecologyNeonatologyNurse PractitionerNeonatology
Accepts New Patients
44 Years of Experience 46 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 Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Tacoma , WASeattle , WAEastsound , WASeattle , WA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paula Lynn Smith

  • Aetna
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paula Lynn Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paula Lynn Smith has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at State University of New York/Syracuse.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Smith's NPI number is 1902963747.

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Dr. Paula Lynn Smith's office is located at 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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