Overview
Kara Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
725 Albany St Ste 7B, Boston, MA 02118
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara M. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara M. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara M. Smith by calling their office at 617-638-8456. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara M. Smith a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara M. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kara M. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Kara M. Smith is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kara M. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara M. Smith has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kara M. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara M. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara M. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-638-8456 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Alexander DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Alexander Disease.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- CACH SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Canavan DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Canavan Disease.
- ChoreaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Essential TremorDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Familial Benign Copper Deficiency
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Farber LipogranulomatosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Farber Lipogranulomatosis.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- HydrocephalusDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- LeukodystrophyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Leukodystrophy.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Metachromatic LeukodystrophyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Dry MouthDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EncephalitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- HemiplegiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- L1 SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
- Memory LossDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Myoclonus-DystoniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- Oppenheim DystoniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Oppenheim Dystonia.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- SeizuresDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- SpasticityDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- StrokeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Tourette SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Tourette Syndrome.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- West SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- X-Linked Dystonia-ParkinsonismDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.