Overview
Laurie Smith is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease, Farber Lipogranulomatosis, and Pompe Disease.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laurie D. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laurie D. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laurie D. Smith by calling their office at 816-234-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laurie D. Smith a top-rated expert for Gaucher Disease Type 1?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laurie D. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gaucher Disease Type 1, 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. Laurie D. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Laurie D. Smith is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease, and Farber Lipogranulomatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Laurie D. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laurie D. Smith has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gaucher Disease Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. Laurie D. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laurie D. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Laurie D. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-234-3000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gaucher Disease Type 1Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 1.
- Advanced
- Gaucher DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gaucher Disease.
- Experienced
- Farber LipogranulomatosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Farber Lipogranulomatosis.
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.