As a geriatrician in New York, Dr. Lizette Smith is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Dr. Lizette Smith graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Smith has one office in New York where she specializes in Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
Dr. Smith is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Smith is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Smith, but only those who participate in Medicare.