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Dr. Karen Smith, MD

Dr. Karen Smith, MD

Internal Medicine*
(337) 362-8948

Dr. Karen Smith, MD is an internist in Lafayette, LA. She is affiliated with Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (42 reviews)
(337) 362-8948
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Accepting New Patients
105 Patriot St Ste 202
Lafayette, LA 70508

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MDVIP - Lafayette, LA105 Patriot St Ste 202 Lafayette, LA 70508
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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.5
42 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Excellent doctor!
Dr. Smith takes the time to hear my concerns, answer my questions, and explain in depth what's going on.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynda – Feb 13, 2025
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Dr Smith is wonderful and answers all my concerns
The time she spent answering all my questions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2025
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Fabulous Doctor!’
Dr Karen Smith is extremely knowledgeable & patient. Dr Smith can take care of every issue & resolve any matter. Very fortunate to have found her! Her staff is amazing. Can’t say enough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan Navarre – Oct 02, 2024
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BEST EVER
Dr Smith is caring, concerned, involved, professional, thorough, knowledgeable and very kind.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Greg Dugan – Jul 26, 2024
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Outstanding!
Telehealth
Dr. Karen is the most thorough, caring practioner we've ever had. She doesn't shy away from sensitive subjects, yet she refrains from lecturing. She and her staff are always available and there's rarely any waiting.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 15, 2024
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I was sick, so I went To see her
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Winnie Duhé – May 28, 2024
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She and her nurse Denise always are happy to deal with whatever issues I may have, including switching my pharmacy from local to online orders
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne – May 24, 2024
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Annual exam
Dr. Smith was extremely thorough and even though she was late for another appointment she took the time to be sure all my questions were answered to my satisfaction.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2024
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Awesome
Every visit starts and ends with questions from Dr Smith that expose and answer reason you are present.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2024
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New doctor
I am 69 and this is the first doctor I have seen who truly listened. Her focus is on my health. Her responses to my questions were amazingly intelligent. I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Reid – Jan 27, 2024
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Always at our beck and call.
She is always available to us anytime. Her assistant is always available as well. We always look forward to our appointments with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2022
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My favorite doc!
Takes the time required to patiently explain test results. Dr. Smith is very supportive and encourages healthy practices.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Priscilla – Jul 31, 2022
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Fabulous! Thorough and direct and personal advice for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kay Raymond – Jun 18, 2022
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Excellent doctor and staff
Dr Smith is knowledgeable , concerned and patient. Her staff follows up with our concerns. Highly recommend Dr Smith!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan B – Mar 25, 2022
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Very caring
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2020
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I was a patient before she changed her policy and was extremely happy with Dr. Smith. The time she spent with me during visits would mean, logistically, that she could not see very many patients in one day. She chose to restrict her practice. I totally respect her decision to limit her practice in the manner she chooses. I chose to change physicians. We live by our choices.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lafayette, LA – Oct 27, 2017
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Dr. Smith is the most caring doctor I have ever met. She and her staff go beyond....HIghly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rayne, LA – Jun 10, 2017
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She was a great doctor, but then she switched to MDVIP program. She wanted to charge me $2000 per year just for the privilege of being her patient, and not really offering any additional services or improved standard of care. It just goes to show that she is only interested in her bottom dollar and not interested in helping her patients who had come to trust her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Lafayette, LA – Jan 11, 2017
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You may have to pay a thousand dollars, but you have 24hr access to her. She takes up to an hour for visits. If you have questions or concerns, you can just give her a call anyytime of the day or night. It's been a lifesaver to me! I believe it's worth it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lafayette, LA – Jun 09, 2016
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She wants a thousand dollars before she will agree to even see you. I didn't make the appointment. ...sounds too greedy and not enough of what a doctor should be.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Lafayette, LA – Mar 16, 2016
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care philosophy

MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive...read more

biography

Dr. Smith, Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. She sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed;...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

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  • University Calif|university Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine San Francisco, Ca Internal Medicine 1997-1999

    Residency Hospital

  • University Calif

    Internship Hospital
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Smith is a patient favorite Internist

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

      1600 Haddon Ave
      Camden, NJ 08103

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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