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Dr. Rachel Smerd MD

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Specialties

  • Internist

Professional Statement

Before joining the staff of Weill Cornell Medical Associates, Dr. Smerd worked as a primary care doctor at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital and at

Before joining the staff of Weill Cornell Medical Associates, Dr. Smerd worked as a primary care doctor at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital and at Odyssey House, a therapeutic drug community in Spanish Harlem. She was named chief resident after completing her medical residency at New York University. Dr. Smerd studied medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine/NY State program in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has also lived in Kathmandu and traveled the countryside of Nepal researching Vitamin A deficiency. She earned her bachelor's degree from Vassar College, where she graduated with a major in Women's studies focusing on Anthropology. Though originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Smerd now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.

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40 Worth Street, Suite 402, New York, NY, 10013
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Education

  • Medical School - Tel Aviv University
  • New York University, Residency in Internal Medicine

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

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Very comprehensive in her manner and extremely easy to talk to.

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Dr. Smerd was a patient listener, friendly, and seemed like somebody you can really trust. I have been looking around to a GP I can stick with on a regular basis and I think I've found her - highly recommended.

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Dr. Smerd is great - really nice, easy to talk to, and thorough. Asked a lot of questions to get a better sense of my overall history and lifestyle and how they relate to my health. Didn't feel rushed or pressured. Already recommended her to two friends, and only saw her this morning!

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Consumate professional/very nice person!

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The doctor was very empathetic, and saw me immediately. She is very warm and personable, and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a primary care physician.

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second time seeing dctr smerd. couldn't fault her... easy to talk to and very professional.

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Dr. Smerd was really terrific, she has a very comfortable manner and I felt like I could speak with her about anything that would concern me. I was very worried about finding a good internest I could trust here in NYC and am so glad I have! I look forward to recommending her to my friends and family on the look out for a great general physician.

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Dr. Smerd was very thorough in her examination. She took her time asking plenty of questions in order to understand what was going on with me. Her office runs very efficiently. They actually squeezed me in a little bit earlier than my appointment time due to a problem with a later appointment time I had been given. I would highly recommend her.

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Very professional

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The office was professional, the reception staff was friendly, helpful and efficient, and overall, I had a first rate experience. Dr. Smerd was patient, had a very nice energy and was extremely thorough. She took more time to sit with me and ask questions than any other doctor I've seen in recent years. I highly recommend her!

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Very thorough and really took her time to know me as a patient. Very helpful.

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Dr. Rachel Smerd is a very smart, thoughtful, caring and professional physician. She listened closely, asked excellent questions and provided great feedback. I give Rachel Smerd an incredibly high ranking! And, I love the office location, facility and staff!

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Dr Smerd is a kind and caring doctor. She gave me a lot of attention.

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Dr. Smerd is the most patient doctor I've encountered- she's professional and knowledgeable but very friendly and willing to answer all questions fully.

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It was great! She was patient and walked me through everything. I felt comfortable and safe with her.

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Takes the time to get to understand the issue. Didn't seem in a rush at all. The office is very nice and everyone seemed very tech savvy.

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She was fantastic: thorough, compassionate, careful, and clear.

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Dr. Smerd was incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant — seems like she really cares, which is nice. Never had my own doctor before, but now I feel like I do.

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Very knowledgeable, thorough and professional.

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She's really nice,detailed, and thorough. I will recommend her to all my friends

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This is the best doctor I have seen during my 7 years here. Excellent bedside manner I felt very comfortable.

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It was a delight to see her. She is pleasant and really takes the time to get to know the person for who they are. I found my doc in NYC.

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Very professional, friendly, put you at ease - easy to talk to and did not feel rushed

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Great doctor, very knowledgable and caring. Highly recommended.

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