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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