Summary

Dr. Sumathi Smith is a board-certified oncologist who has dedicated 36 years to cancer care and treatment. She earned her medical degree from Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education (JIPMER) and completed her residency at State University of New York Health Sciences Center in 1996. Dr. Smith furthered her specialized training with a fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004, focusing on oncology. She provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Smith practices at Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Hancock, and Slidell Memorial Hospital East, with her primary location at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center in Slidell, Louisiana. Her expertise includes treating blood-related conditions such as anemia and iron deficiency anemia, as well as managing hypertension in cancer patients. She performs essential diagnostic procedures including comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Smith highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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Slidell , LANew Orleans , LAGulfport , MSBaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduage Medical Education (JIPMER) Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Sumathi S Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sumathi S Smith has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncologist/hematologist

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME2004
Tulane University School of Medicine2004

Residency

State University of New York Health Sciences Center1996
SUNY Health Sciences Center Brooklyn1996

Internship

Jawaharal Institute of Post Med. Ed.1992

Medical School

Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduage Medical Education (JIPMER)Graduated in 1993
Jawaharlal Institute of PostGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Sumathi Smith speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Sumathi Smith affiliated with?
Dr. Sumathi Smith is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Hancock, and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

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