Dr. Melanie M. Smith, MD
Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Locations
Louisiana Family Practice
2300 Hospital Drive
Suite 200
Bossier City
, LA 71111
About Me
While Dr. Smith practices in a family medicine clinic, she has a combined specialty of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. This blends well with the primary care environment at Louisiana Family Practice, which she joined following her medical education. Prior to medical school, she earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from LSU. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians and has also served on committees at WK Bossier Health Center.
Education
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acne
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Cough
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes (Type 2)
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Wax
- Emphysema
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Esophagitis
- Excessive Sweating
- Fever
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gonorrhea
- Hair Loss
- Hammertoe
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Hives
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Impetigo
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Laryngitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Lipid Disorders
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Motion Sickness
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Newborn Jaundice
- Nosebleed
- Osteopenia
- Otitis Media
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Wart
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac Reaction (Urushiol-Induced Contact Dermatitis)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Rash
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Roundworm
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Sleep Apnea
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Tremor
- Trichomoniasis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Diabetes Counseling
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization Administration
- Pap Test (Pap Smear)
- Wellness Examination