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Ruth Smothers, MD, Internal Medicine, Lafayette, LA

Ruth L Smothers MD

Nephrology


Physician

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  • 1011 Surrey StreetLafayette, LA 70509

  • Phone+1 337-289-1952

  • Fax+1 337-289-1954

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1982 - 1983
  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1982
  • Howard University Hospital
    Howard University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1978 - 1979
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1991 - 2023
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1983 - 1996
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1989 - 1993

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