Dr. Kenneth B Smith M.D.?
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Dr. Kenneth B Smith M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(4)
4200 Houma Blvd Metairie LA, 70006
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5/5

About

Dr. Kenneth Smith practices Pulmonology in Metairie, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Smith manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1973

Tulane University of Louisiana 1973

Tulane University School of Medicine 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Dr. Kenneth B Smith M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4200 Houma Blvd

4200 Houma Blvd -
Metairie, LA 70006
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New patients: 504-545-5683, 504-503-5205
Fax: 504-503-6019, 504-456-8195

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Patient Experience with Dr. Smith


5.0

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Dr. Kenneth B Smith M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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OMEGA HOSPITAL, LLCl

2525 SEVERN AVENUE METAIRIE LA 70002

Head east 190 ft
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Continue slightly right onto Ithaca Street 549 ft
Continue straight onto Houma Boulevard 1951 ft
Turn left onto Manhattan Street 272 ft
Turn right onto Independence Street 635 ft
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl

1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121

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Continue slightly right onto Ithaca Street 549 ft
Continue straight onto Houma Boulevard 2515 ft
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard 1886 ft
Turn left onto Clearview Parkway (LA 3152) 2.2 mi
Turn left onto Airline Drive (US 61) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1127 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit 968 ft
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER KENNERl

180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE KENNER LA 70065

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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard 1886 ft
Turn left onto Clearview Parkway (LA 3152) 1091 ft
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Merge left onto I 10 4.3 mi
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