Overview
Kara Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, 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 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
725 Albany St Ste 7B, Boston, MA 02118
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 Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Smith by calling their office at 508-856-2527. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara 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 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 Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Kara 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 Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Smith has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kara 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 Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-856-2527 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.
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- 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.
- 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.