Dr. Smita Vilas Deshpande, MD

Dr. Smita Deshpande is a family medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and completed her residency training at Warren Hospital. With 47 years of clinical experience, Dr. Deshpande has developed extensive knowledge in caring for patients across all age groups, with particular focus on the unique healthcare needs of older adults. She is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.

Dr. Deshpande practices at multiple locations throughout Allentown, Pennsylvania, and maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions including Saint Lukes Sacred Heart Campus, Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, and Saint Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus. Her clinical expertise includes treating common respiratory conditions such as throat infections and upper …respiratory infections. She performs essential diagnostic procedures including rapid strep tests and COVID-19 testing to quickly identify illnesses. Patients have given Dr. Deshpande an average rating of 4.4 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in her comprehensive approach to family and geriatric care.