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Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD
4.7 (104 Ratings)

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Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD
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Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 51
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Tribeca and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. At present, Dr. Smerd received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 104 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smerd is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Tribeca
    40 Worth St Rm 402, New York, NY 10013

Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fever
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fever
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smerd
4.7
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4 Stars (2)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Apr 14, 2024
Competent, attentive, excellent listener, a great physician all and all, love her and plan on remaining her patient for a long time!
— Apr 14, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Before joining the staff of Weill Cornell Medical Associates, Dr. Smerd worked as a primary care doctor at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital and at Odyssey House, a therapeutic drug community in Spanish Harlem. She was named chief resident after completing her medical residency at New York University. Dr. Smerd studied medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine/NY State program in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has also lived in Kathmandu and traveled the countryside of Nepal researching Vitamin A deficiency. She earned her bachelor's degree from Vassar College, where she graduated with a major in Women's studies focusing on Anthropology. Though originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Smerd now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD is an internal medicine specialist in New York, NY and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in 1989. She specializes in Internal Medicine.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York University Medical Center
    2005
Internship
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Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rachel Smerd, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Smerd has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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