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Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 57
Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD
4.3 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Covington, LA.
Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD
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Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 57
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Covington, LA.

About

Dr. Smith graduated from Jawaharal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research|Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry in 1991 and completed a residency at Kings Co Hosp/State University of New York|State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn|Va Medical Center New York.Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Covington, LA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Ochsner Scott Regional, Pearl River County Hospital, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Vitamin B Deficiency, Bleeding Disorders and Malignant Mediastinal Tumor among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Sinhala and Tamil. Dr. Smith is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin B Deficiency
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  • MultiPlan PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Rcoa Imaging Service
    1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Ochsner St. Tammany Cancer Center
    900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center
    1120 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  4. 4 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  5. 5 Office
    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

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Jan 20, 2024
I thought they had canceled my appointment with no warning, but it was resolved.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Sinhala
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Jawaharal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research|Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION / MADRAS UNIVERSITY|State University of New York Health Sciences Center
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kings Co Hosp/State University of New York|State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn|Va Medical Center New York
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin B Deficiency, Bleeding Disorders and Malignant Mediastinal Tumor. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Ochsner Scott Regional, Pearl River County Hospital, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

Yes, Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

  • Highland Community Hospital

    130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS

  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock

    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Ochsner Scott Regional

    317 Highway 13 S, Morton, MS

  • Pearl River County Hospital

    305 W Moody St, Poplarville, MS

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA