Dr. Lori S Smetana MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
601 W 5th Ave Suite #301 Spokane WA, 99204About
Dr. Lori Smetana is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Smetana specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Smetana can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Smetana can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1992
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
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