Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD

Dr Smerd is a top notch specialist, vast knowledge, excellent people skills and bedside manners. I have been her patient for years, and will stay as long as she'll have me as her patient

Had virtual visit because my Dr was not available. I Caught a terrible cold. Dr Smerd was patient and a good listener. I would definitely recommend.

Always has time to listen patiently, diagnoses correctly, and reassures. She is simply the best.

I have been a patient of DrSmerd’s for many years. I am the type of patient who asks a million questions and she has the patience of a saint.She’s so smart, empathetic and synthesizes all your data very quickly.Very through,excellent listener andIncredible follow up.

I saw Dr. Smerd because my physician was out that day. My PCP is also exceptional. Dr. Smerd took the time to hear my symptoms. I didn't feel rushed and she took my symptoms seriously. I had to go for further testing right away and she kept in touch with me the entire time. I would highly recommend her.

Dr. Smerd is a thoughtful personable excellent Doctor. She is my primary care physician and she has taken her time to get to know me and care for my health in a proactive manner. I feel very fortunate.

Dr. Smerd is not only an excellent doctor as a professional she is also caring and attentive.

Dr. Smerd is a careful listener who really engages with my questions and concerns and gives thoughtful advice, referrals as needed and reassurance when appropriate. I never feel rushed with her.

I'm sure she is a very competent doctor and a good fit for many, however after being a patient for years I found that she became increasingly dismissive of my concerns, condescending and oddly argumentative and combative to the point where I dreaded my appointments with her and I would delay care. Her attitude was very much 'what is it now?'. As someone who has a tendency to dismiss my own health concerns until they become overt this made her a really poor fit for me.

Dr. Smerd is well trained, very knowledgeable and professional and also so kind and caring. She goes the extra mile to problem solve. I have very high trust in her advice. She is excellent at following up too.

Dr. Smerd is an excellent doctor and listener. Supportive, takes her time, and responsive.

Great listener and communicator; empathetic and caring.

Dr Smerd is caring, thorough and smart. I have total confidence in her.

I was referred from my own PCP for an emergency visit. She covered all issues and her follow us was great!

So arrogant. Doesn’t listen to patients. Rolls her eyes and ignores things she doesn’t understand or find important. After years I’m moving on

Dr Smerd spends time with you. Listens to what's going with you and takes that information in when discussing your particular situation.

I have had Dr, Smerd as my PCP for many, many year. Few MDs have been so right on the mark about diagnosis and if necessary, referral. She is quiet, but listens to every word and brings understanding and kindness to her patients. My adult children have started to visit her, which is unusual because for most of adulthood they seek total independence in all areas, but were so satisfied after much needed general exams ----- that they now prefer her as a PCP.

I am a very happy patient of Dr. Smerd. She is knowledgeable, patient and listens to your concerns to find the best treatment for you. I feel so lucky to have her as my doctor because she really does care. I cannot recommend her enough!

Dr. Smerd seemed to be thorough and welcomes questions and gives multiple referrals even when I declined. Then I received a bill for the annual check up which does not have a copay. Turns out the referrals and questions deemed outside of the check up is billed as a separate visit. So I was charged 2 visits at the same time, in the same office, talking to the same person with one check up and one non check up visit. There was no action on my questions other than tell me to go see a specialist. I do not agree this should count as a separate visit outside an annual check up. Is it not normal to ask about any concerns about one's health at a check up? My previous doctor retired during covid and I will look for another one that does not seem to entrap me into charging more.

Dr Smerd has been my PCP since 2014 when I moved to Brooklyn from Boston where I had a concierge PCP. She is wonderful, thorough, kind & always makes time to explain everything to me. When she orders tests or refers me to a specialist, she always explains why & gets right back to me with results. I would recommend her to anyone & have.