Summary

Before joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Smerd worked as a primary care doctor at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital and at Odyssey House, a therapeutic drug community in Spanish Harlem. She was named chief resident after completing her medical residency at New York University. Dr. Smerd studied medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine/NY State program in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has also lived in Kathmandu and traveled the countryside of Nepal researching Vitamin A deficiency. She earned her bachelor's degree from Vassar College, where she graduated with a major in Women's studies focusing on Anthropology. Though originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Smerd now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

Office Location

Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Tribeca

40 Worth St Rm 402New York, NY 10013
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

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Nyu School Of Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rachel M Smerd

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rachel M Smerd has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rachel M Smerd has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Dr. Rachel M Smerd holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nyu School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Sackler School Medicine and Sackler School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Smerd's NPI number is 1518110931.

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Dr. Rachel M Smerd is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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What languages does Dr. Rachel M Smerd speak?
Dr. Rachel M Smerd speaks English.
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