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Dr. Smita Patel, MD
Family Medicine* Age 52
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Dr. Smita Patel, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Smita Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA.

About

Dr. Patel graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Smita Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Covington, LA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Patel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Patel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Patel is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Dehydration
Cachexia
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Constipation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Fever
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Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Urinary Incontinence
Venous Compression
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Rcoa Imaging Service
    1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 875-2828
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 624-7637

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Clin Found
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Smita Patel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Patel's profile.

Dr. Smita Patel, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Smita Patel, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA