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Dr. Smita Patel, MD

Dr. Smita Patel, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Smita Patel, MD is a family medicine physician in Covington, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-2828

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patel specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Smita Patel, MD is a family medicine physician in Covington, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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  • Ochsner Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Ochsner Clin Found

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • Saba University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Rcoa Imaging Service1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 11202 S Tyler St Covington, LA 70433
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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