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Karen Smith, MD, Family Medicine, Manor, TX

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Family Medicine • Manor, TX

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  • Office

    Baylor Scott & White
    12436 Gregg Manor Lane
    Manor, TX 78653
    Phone+1 512-654-4400
    Fax+1 512-654-4401

Summary

  • Dr. Karen Smith is a family medicine specialist based in Manor, TX, with extensive education and experience. She completed her medical schooling at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and did her residency at John Peter Smith Hospital. She is also educated in curriculum and instruction, liberal studies, and has a certificate of excellence in clinical teaching. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty at two medical institutions and is the co-director at Manor Wellness Alliance. Dr. Smith has held diverse roles throughout her career, including a hospitalist and a medical director. She has experience treating conditions such as hypertension, obesity and related disorders, diabetes, and pediatric and urgent care cases. Dr. Smith has also made significant contributions in research and has several publications. She has been recognized with several awards, including the Isaac Ruiz Award for Community Service, the “Sunshine” Award for Excellence in Patient Care, and Champion of Education, among others.

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas, Dell Medical School
    University of Texas, Dell Medical SchoolCertificate, Excellence in Clinical Teaching, 2018 - 2018
  • Texas Academy of Family Physicians
    Texas Academy of Family PhysiciansFamily Medicine Leadership Experience, Leadership, Inaugural Class, 2016 - 2016
  • John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)
    John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)Residency, Family Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2003
  • Texas A and M University, College of Education
    Texas A and M University, College of EducationM. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Regents Fellow, 1995 - 1996
  • Regents College SUNY
    Regents College SUNYB. S., Liberal Studies (Education/Spanish), 1994 - 1994
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityPre-Med, Liberal Arts, Education, President's Endowed Scholar, National Merit Scholar, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Isaac Ruiz Award for Community Service Manor Police Department, 2022
  • “Sunshine” Award, Excellence in Patient Care Baylor Scott and White Health, 2018
  • Champion of Education (with Carol Collins, Baylor Scott and White) Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, 2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

  • Discover Your Splendor in Your Life: Unlocking the Power of Authentic Purpose and Mission 
    Chapter: Laughing at the Future 
    Karen V. Smith, Margo DeGange, Timothy Grant Carter, Virginia Kettler, Anthony McCauley, Heather McKim, Dorothy Inez del TufoEditors: Margo DeGange, Timothy Grant Carter.Amazon2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Why Patients are Choosing Urgent Care Today: Patient-generated responses to an urgent care survey
    Smith, K, TAFP Annual Sessions/Family Medicine Leadership Experience, Dallas, TX, 11/2/2016
  • Cultural Competence and Patient Satisfaction
    Smith, K; Snell, L, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Long Beach, CA, 2/2/2001

Lectures

  • The Weight of Our Past: Connections Between Obesity and Trauma, with Dr Helene Alphonso, FAAP 
    TAFP Symposium, San Antonio, TX - 6/10/2023
  • The Weight of Our Past: Connections Between Obesity and Trauma, with Dr Helene Alphonso, FAAP 
    TAFP Annual Session, Grapevine, TX - 11/10/2022
  • The Weight of Our Past: Connections Between Obesity and Trauma, with Dr. Helene Alphonso, FAAP 
    TEXMED 2021 (virtual) - 4/10/2021
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Other

  • Multiple media appearances, television/radio (COVID, flu, measles, pediatric obesity, safety, etc) 
    ABC, NBC, Good Morning America, WBAP radio
    Fort Worth, Amarillo, Austin
  • Documentary appearance: “62 Days: The Marlise Munoz story.” 
    Haimowitz, Rebecca
    Meet the Press API Film Festival, 2018, Washington DC - 2018
  • Quien Sabe? A 4th grade integrative science curriculum for the bilingual classroom 
    Smith, Karen VanMatre, Master's Project
    Texas A&M University, Graduate College of Education - 12/1/1996

Press Mentions

  • Dumas/Moore County Chamber After Business Hours
    Dumas/Moore County Chamber After Business HoursApril 14th, 2015
  • More Texas Parents Say ‘No’ to Measles Vaccine Despite Nationwide Outbreak
    More Texas Parents Say ‘No’ to Measles Vaccine Despite Nationwide OutbreakFebruary 9th, 2015
  • Tarrant Co. Doc Discusses Treating 2013 Measles Outbreak
    Tarrant Co. Doc Discusses Treating 2013 Measles OutbreakFebruary 5th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • Supportive Pregnancy Care Program StipendHEB through March of Dimes2023
  • CAPS, pilot study, intergenerational use of behavioral activation for teens with depression/anxietyUT Center for Aging and Population Services2023

Committees

  • Member, TAFP Nominating Committee 2023 - Present
  • Member, TAFP Commission on Professional Development 2013 - Present
  • Member, TAFP Commission on Membership and Member Services 2013 - Present
  • Medical Director, COVID Task Force, City of Manor 2020 - 2022
  • Immediate past chair, Heart of Texas chapter board, TAFP 2018 - 2023
  • Member, School Health Advisory Council, Manor ISD 2017 - 2023
  • Vice-chair, North Hills Hospital Family Medicine Department 2011 - 2012
  • Member, North Hills Hospital Credentials Committee 2007 - 2012
  • Chair, School Health Advisory Council—Grapevine/Colleyville ISD 2006 - 2010
  • Resident member, JPS Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Committee 2003 - 2006
  • Student representative, UT Southwestern Curriculum Committee 1999 - 2003

Research History

  • Original researcher"Cultural Competence and Patient Satisfaction," poster presentation, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.2000 - 2001

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Sign Language (American), Spanish

External Links

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