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Dr. Karen Smith, MD

Rheumatology* Age 63
Dr. Karen Smith, MD
3.7 (93 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Smith, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Spartanburg, SC.
Dr. Karen Smith, MD
3.7 (93 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Smith, MD

Rheumatology* Age 63
Spartanburg, SC
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Smith, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Spartanburg, SC.

About

Dr. Karen Smith, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Spartanburg, SC and has 37 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Med College of Pa and Hospital|Thos Jefferson University Hospital.They currently practice at SMC - Center for Rheumatology - North Grove and are affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 93 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Gout
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Lupus
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Polymyositis
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sarcoidosis
Vasculitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Viral Disorder
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Joint Drainage

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Healthy Choice Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 SMC - Center for Rheumatology - North Grove
    1330 Boiling Springs Rd Ste 1700, Spartanburg, SC 29303
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
3.7
Based on 93 Reviews
5 Stars (54)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (6)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (24)

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Jul 14, 2023
I hope this reaches the office. It's such a shame you fired a wonderful Dr for Prescribing pian medicine for patients that has validated reasons to be in pain !!!!! I hope all her patients left and went elsewhere! She was the best Dr I have ever met ! After 30 years going from Dr to Dr, Ms Smith seen me looked at me and new I had lupus jus by looking!! All these years I finally got a answer ! If anyone has any information to where she went?
Kelly — Jul 14, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med College of Pa and Hospital|Thos Jefferson University Hospital
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Smith, MD is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Smith, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC