Summary

Dr. Sumathi Smith treats iron deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia, and vitamin B12 deficiency as part of her oncology practice, which spans 36 years. She is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Hancock, and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and completed her residency at SUNY Health Sciences Center Brooklyn in 1996 and a fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004. She sees patients in Slidell, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Smith 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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36 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Slidell , LACamden , NJNew Orleans , LASlidell , LA
Med School: Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduage Medical Education (JIPMER) Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sumathi S Smith

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Medical Specialties

Sumathi S Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Sumathi S Smith holds an expired medical license in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 2004 and Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at State University of New York Health Sciences Center in 1996 and SUNY Health Sciences Center Brooklyn in 1996.

Internship

Completed their internship at Jawaharal Institute of Post Med. Ed. in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduage Medical Education (JIPMER) in 1993 and Jawaharlal Institute of Post in 1990.

NPI Number

Sumathi S Smith's NPI number is 1932189016.

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Sumathi Smith speaks English.
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