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Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD
Hematology & Oncology* Age 58
Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD

Offers telehealth

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

Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 58
Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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 Slidell, LA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Vitamin B Deficiency, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia, Coagulation Disorders, Bleeding Disorders, Folate Deficiency Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
Vitamin B Deficiency
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
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Coagulation Disorders
Bleeding Disorders
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Secondary Hypertension
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Thalassemia
Pernicious Anemia
Colon Cancer
Central Cyanosis
Neutropenia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Pancytopenia
Hemophilia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Thrombocytosis
Leukocytosis
Bone Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Hemochromatosis
Melanoma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Skin Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hypercoagulable State
Thalassemia Minor
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Ewing's Sarcoma
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Brain Cancer
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Leukocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Cryoglobulinemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Esophageal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Carcinoma
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Sideroblastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vascular Disease
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Liver Biopsy
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Sterling
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medicare
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • American Lifecare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Employers Health Network
  • United Healthcare

Where Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Slidell Regional Cancer Center
    1120 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  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
    00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    00:00 - 00:00
  3. 3 Ochsner Health Center-South Tyler
    1203 S Tyler St Ste 220, Covington, LA 70433
  4. 4 Rcoa Imaging Service
    1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD

Languages Spoken
Sinhala
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
Oncology
Hematology & Oncology
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FAQs About Dr. Smith's Practice

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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, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia, Coagulation Disorders, Bleeding Disorders, Folate Deficiency Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. 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 Scott Regional and Slidell Memorial Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Jawaharal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research|Jawaharlal Inst Med Ed, Pondicherry
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION / MADRAS UNIVERSITY|State University of New York Health Sciences Center
    1992
Internship
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 Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD Practices

  • 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 Scott Regional

    317 Highway 13 S, Morton, MS

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

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