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Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 77
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Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 77
Lafayette, LA
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40 years of experience
Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA.

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Dr. Smothers graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION in 1984 and completed a residency at Com UCLA Va Wadsworth Program|Howard University Hospital.Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD is an Internist in Lafayette, LA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Smothers currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Smothers' office is not accepting new patients.

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  1. 1 Renal Consultants
    1011 Surrey St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    1984
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Com UCLA Va Wadsworth Program|Howard University Hospital
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Dr. Ruth Smothers, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA