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Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Smith MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Smith MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine

850 N Pierce St Suite C Lafayette LA, 70501
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About

Dr. Carolyn Smith is a physiatrist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Smith is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Smith focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Smith can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1992

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1992

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Back Pain
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Pain
  • Osteomyelitis

Dr. Carolyn Yvonne Smith MD's Practice location

Practice At 850 N Pierce St Suite C

850 N Pierce St Suite C -
Lafayette, LA 70501
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New patients: 337-289-5668
Fax: 337-289-5670

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LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE LAFAYETTE LA 70503

Head north on North Pierce Street 150 ft
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Go straight onto West Willow Street 1076 ft
Turn right onto Northwest Evangeline Thruway (US 167) 2.1 mi
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2390 WEST CONGRESS LAFAYETTE LA 70506

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LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITALl

1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 100 LAFAYETTE LA 70503

Head north on North Pierce Street 150 ft
Keep right at the fork onto North Pierce Street 450 ft
Go straight onto West Willow Street 1076 ft
Turn right onto Northwest Evangeline Thruway (US 167) 2.1 mi
Turn right onto East Pinhook Road (US 90 Business) 1.1 mi
Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard 376 ft
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