Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD
Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Covington, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms, Breast Neoplasms, and Renal Neoplasms & Resection. She graduated from Jawaharal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research|Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Highland Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433Make an Appointment
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Dr. Smith is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.
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About Me
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I support a patient's decision/right about their treatment plan. I take the time to educate and encourage patients to be involved in all aspects of their care. I listen, value a patient's input and attend to their individual needs. ...read morebiography
I am board certified in the speciality fields of Hematology and Oncology. I earned my medical degree from the Jawaharal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India. ...read moreHematology & Oncology
Medical Oncology
Hematology
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Tulane University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Kings Co Hosp/state University Of New York|state University Of New York Health Science Center-brooklyn|va Medical Center New York
Residency Hospital, 1996Jawaharlal Institute Of Post-graduate Medical Education / Madras University|state University Of New York Health Sciences Center
Internship Hospital, 1992Jawaharal Institute Of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research|jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry
Medical School, 1991
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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