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Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD
Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
(225) 767-4893
Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
(225) 767-4893

About Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Dr. Smith graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center. Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at LSU Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics and is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Hyperkalemia, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Hypercalcemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Smith's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acidosis
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Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Gout
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Hemodialysis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Hypertension
Dehydration
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hydronephrosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Kidney Stones
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Systemic Vasculitis
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
    Preferred Care PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Caritas Next - Florida
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Verity Healthnet
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS

Where Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 LSU Health Baton Rouge Medicine Clinics
    5131 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Bma Baton Rouge
    524 Colonial Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  3. 3 FMC Dialysis Services of Bon Carre
    7656 Realtors Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  4. 4 Office
    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 311, Gonzales, LA 70737

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Meet Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Hyperkalemia, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Hypercalcemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center
    2003
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD Practices

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

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