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Dr. Karen Smith-Silone, DO

Dr. Karen Smith-Silone, DO

Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Smith-Silone, DO is a gynecologist in Newark, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1993. She is affiliated with Licking Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

1717 W Main St Apt 202 Newark, OH 43055
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith-Silone specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Smith-Silone's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith-Silone

3.1
37 ratings, 24 with a written review
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She was very pleasant, caring, and informative. All of my questions were answered and she did not rush me. I will definitely recommend 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
What could be improved
No results
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Sheryl – Mar 12, 2025
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If your concern isn't related to birth control, she seems uninterested in providing assistance. I felt like I had to argue just to get her to listen and address my concerns, and even then, I left with them unresolved.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Daya B – Feb 07, 2025
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Terrible bed side manners. Very snotty, and does not listen to your concerns will NOT go back to her! Left literally crying
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CalieNMae84 – Dec 31, 2024
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She was on the ball.
She was wonderful. Her office got me right in. After my exam she sent me right to OSU Dr. So glad. She caught my pre-cancer.
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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Renny – Mar 04, 2023
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Very caring, explains things to you in detail, takes her time with you and asks if you have questions. Very happy 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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Dec 26, 2021
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I love Dr Smith-Silone! I’ve been a patient of hers for 13 yrs. She is always so friendly & makes me feel comfortable. Her staff is also very friendly. I would highly recommend seeing her if you have any problems!!
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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Margaret Diaz – Nov 04, 2021
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Been going to her for some years now and she sort of makes me feel bad for not being on birth control (when I know it all makes me feel like crap by experience w/ several kinds). Condoms and abstinence work just fine for me but she seems to not like that very much. Recently I’d been in for a BV flare up I think due to my new outdoor summer job, and she did not seem interested or was even helpful when I had questions about it. The appt felt extremely rushed. It made me mad enough to not go back to her again.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2021
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Very rushed appointment after it started over 20 minutes late, would not have minded so much because I know the office is busy if she wasn't also entitled, snooty, not communicative, and generally seemed inconvenienced by my distress about being in horrific pain. When I asked about when I could expect to have the follow-up I need she tried to lecture me on being more patient after rushing my appointment instead of just telling me it would be sometime next week. Then I was told to go to "the hospital" for blood work and I had to stop her multiple times to get clarification on where to go and what I was even supposed to be asking for as she was trying to walk out of the door. The secretary was far more compassionate than the Dr., got me scheduled, explained what I needed to do, was comforting and offered me a tissue, Smith-Silone couldn't even do that much for the patient crying in pain in her room! Don't recommend... want a new gyno.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 23, 2021
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Very attentive, offered personal attention and multiple options for treatment. Answered questions thoroughly. Surgery went great. Aftercare was thorough. Appointments always run on time. Office staff is friendly and professional.
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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Aug 08, 2020
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Dr. Smith-Silone was extremely friendly, professional, and enjoyable to talk to. I was worried about seeing her after reading some reviews, however, I was delightfully surprised about how well my appointment went. I just saw her for the second time to have an IUD placed and she went above and beyond. My mom came with me for support and Dr. Smith-Silone went as far to check in on my mom while she waited and updated her about how it went. I had a great experience with Dr. Smith-Silone and I would definitely recommend her to my friends.
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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Jordan Spatt – Mar 31, 2020
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I went to Dr. Smith-Silone for years. In April 2018, I found a lump in my breast and went to see her. She acted like it was nothing and told me to wait 6 weeks and come back. I didn't seem comfortable with that and went to my family doctor. Who recommended a biopsy which showed I have breast cancer. Needless to say, I will not be going back to Dr. Smith-Silone. I don't think it is wise to tell people with lumps to wait it out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Ruth – Jun 01, 2018
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Professional, knowledgeable, great bed side manner and helpful staff.
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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Feb 24, 2018
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Very professional, I was nervous about my first appointment, but Dr. Smith-Silone made the appointment a breeze. She talked me through everything she was doing. Her staff was very nice and professional as well. They are the best.
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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Newark, OH – Nov 03, 2017
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The receptionist was late, so no one was there to sign me in when I arrived. The nurse acted like it wasn't her job. After my exam, Dr. Smith-Silone lectured me on my lack of libido when I brought it up (saying it's not fair to my husband) after the birth of my child and did not ask about my history with this problem or offer treatment. She talked over me during the entire visit, so I didn't feel comfortable asking. Also a large display for vag. rejuvenation was in the middle of the waiting room
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Newark, OH – Jun 30, 2017
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Strongly do NOT recommend! If you need a decent human to be your doctor, and one with some skills too, then you won't find it with this one!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Newark, OH – May 31, 2017
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From my very first visit, I was so pleased. The receptionist was very friendly, the nurses were so nice that you felt like you'd been there many times before, and Dr Smith-Silone was very attentive, professional and eager to help me to understand the problems I was having. I watched the interaction between other patients with the staff as well. I can not say I have ever been to any doctor's office where everyone was so kind and caring with one another. I will most definitely 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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Cheryl in Lewisville, Ohio – Apr 21, 2017
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I just had my first gynecologist appointment with Dr. Karen Smith-Silone. She was very nice and she answered all of my questions! Very easy to get in too.
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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Livonia, MI – Mar 23, 2017
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Dr. Smith-Silone is one of the best doctors. She preformed my surgery and I have never felt better. She was very caring, and her staff went above and beyond to be helpful to me. I would recommend Karen Smith-Silone to anyone needing any on/gun care.
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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Kathy Scott in Newark, Ohio – Mar 18, 2017
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My impression: snobbish, entitled, selfish, and the worst part - a lousy doctor IMHO. Never felt she is a good person or even a caring person. Obviously - I would not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Newark, OH – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr. Smith-Silone always makes me feel comfortable, even at the gynecologist. She never seems rushed, but takes plenty of time to answer any questions.
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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Hebron, OH – Mar 16, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to treat my patients with the utmost care and compassion.  It is my pleasure to help my patients become better informed about their healthcare so that they may have a better quality of life.

biography

Originally from the Philadelphia area, I received my Bachelors of Science/Biology from DeSales University.  My medical school training was done at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).  I also completed my Internship...read more
  • Gynecology

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • Desales University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Locations

Practice

Office1717 W Main St Apt 202 Newark, OH 43055
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Licking Memorial Hospital

    1320 W Main St
    Newark, OH 43055

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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