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Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Smith graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center.Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
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    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Preferred Care PPO
    BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 LSU Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Office
    1215 Independence Blvd Bldg 9, Zachary, LA 70791
  3. 3 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737
  4. 4 Bma Baton Rouge
    524 Colonial Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  5. 5 FMS Baton Rouge Foster Drive Dialysis Services
    1919 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Based on 4 Reviews
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Jul 27, 2022
Dr Smith listened and answered all my questions as well as offered additional advice. He was patient and kind. He was professional and informative. He read my chart prior to the appointment and knew my history prior to our conversation. I could not have been more pleased.
Donna R Cody — Jul 27, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, Zachary, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA