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Dr. Paula Smith, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 68
Dr. Paula Smith, MD
2.1 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Paula Smith, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. Paula Smith, MD
2.1 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Paula Smith, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 68
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paula Smith, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Paula Smith, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital.They currently practice at Group Health Cooperative and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 2.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Offers Telehealth

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

Locations

  1. 1 Group Health Tacoma Medical Center
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Experience and Background Check

Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
C-Section
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
C-Section
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Maternal Anemia
Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breech Position
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
Gonorrhea Infections
Hemorrhoids
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Miscarriages
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Dipstick Urinalysis
Excision of Cervix
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

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2.1
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Jan 04, 2017
She took the time to listen to my concerns and explain everything that was going to happen. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Chelsea in Tacoma, WA — Jan 04, 2017
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  • Coop Core
    Group Health Cooperative
  • Molina

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • To give people the information they need to make the best choices about their medical care.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Paula Smith, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Tacoma, WA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1982. She specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1982
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paula Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Paula Smith, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Dr. Smith has over 42 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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