
Dr. Karen Russell Smith MD
Internist
601 W Saint Mary Blvd Suite 403 Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Karen Smith is an internist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Smith specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1992
University of California 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearest Hospitals
LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE LAFAYETTE LA 70503LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 100 LAFAYETTE LA 70503UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICSl
2390 WEST CONGRESS LAFAYETTE LA 70506LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE LAFAYETTE LA 70503UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICSl
2390 WEST CONGRESS LAFAYETTE LA 70506LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 100 LAFAYETTE LA 70503