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Dr. Paula Smith, MD

Dr. Paula Smith, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Smith, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph Medical Center and MultiCare Allenmore Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Locations

Group Health Cooperative

Group Health Tacoma Medical Center209 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
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(253) 366-5859

At a Glance

  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.1

7 ratings, 6 with a written review
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gig Harbor – Oct 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma, WA – Oct 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patti Jo Bucklin in Port Orchard, WA – Aug 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chelsea in Tacoma, WA – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Deborah A Hughes in Bremerton Wa – Feb 28, 2016
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • MultiCare Allenmore Hospital

    1901 S Union Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98405
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