I had to call the Dr. Smith's office twice because of a health issue and right away I received a response. One call was during the Christmas holidays!
Karen R. Smith, MD
Lafayette, LA 70508 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
My approach is to get to know you personally. I will sit with you, listen to you, assess your health, educate you and together we will formulate a plan specific to you work towards the best healthcare experience possible.
I am a board certified internal medicine doctor with specific interest in early illness detection, preventive medicine, geriatric medicine, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease and COPD. I limit the number of patients in my practice to ensure we have the time needed for your individualized care. Similar to conveniences often associated with concierge medicine practices, I also offer same- or next-day appointments that start on time. I admit my patients to Lafayette General Hospital and work with specialists as needed to give my patients full comprehensive care.
Dr. Smith's Credentials
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
San Francisco, CA
Internal Medicine 1997-1999
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
San Francisco, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1996
University of California
Berkeley, CA
Masters of Science, Health and Medical Sciences 1994
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Science, Zoology 1986
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
Top Doctor, Castle Connolly 2015-2024
Louisiana Physician EQ Health Capstone Quality Award 2010, 2011
Top 10 Internists in Lafayette, Rate MDs list 2012-present
H.P.V. Wilson Award, University of North Carolina 1986
University of California
- Medical Student Award, American Federation for Clinical Research 1994
- Excellence in Research Award, Western Student Medical Research Committee 1994
Lafayette State Medical Society
- Preventive and Wellness Care, cost containments in outpatient and inpatient care, Comprehensive Health Care and Geriatrics
Personal Interests
- Dogs, exercise, fresh air, sunrise, beaches, gardening and photography
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith is my anchor. I know that she will be there whenever I may need her. I have never met a doctor that makes me feel like a person and not just another number. Thanks Dr. Smith! Barry M.
Dr. Karen Smith is a wonderful doctor and I have complete confidence in her medical advise. The testing programs and the discussions of the results of my testing are very enlightening to me.She is the very best Doctor for my and I rate her as my vest best resource for my medical questions.
It gives me a lot of confidence to rest assure that Dr Karen Smith is just a call away when I need her, and I have called her on weekends and she has always been there for me.
Karen,
Thank you, Denise, and Sandy for being available and providing excellent care.
The outstanding care and extraordinary service is beyond compare. I have needed attention after hours on several occasions and Dr. smith has been there immediately to care for me and my needs. I am so grateful to be a patient in Dr. Smith MDVIP practice.
I could not ask for a more exceptional physician. Dr. Smith is an excellent diagnostician. She treats each of her patients as if you were her only patient. A good listener and healer who is never in a hurry. Always follows up with you to see how you are doing. I am very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
Dr. Karen Smith is a wonderful lady and a great medical doctor. She responds to my questions promptly and she always follows up with me. I am blessed to have her medical skills working for me.
Dr. Smith has gone above and beyond the call of duty. She sees me promptly and never rushes. She listens before she talks. She is my sister-in-law's MDVIP as well. When my sister-in-law was hospitalized after an accident, Dr. Smith not only checked on her twice daily, but brought her coffee as well! Wouldn't trade her care for anything.