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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smerud, Trauma Surgeon in Bend, OR?
Dr. Kari Smerud is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bend, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smerud is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smerud’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smerud’s office at (541) 706-6915.
What languages does Dr. Smerud speak?
Dr. Smerud and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Smerud typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Kari Smerud may include:
Please contact Dr. Smerud's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Smerud typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Kari Smerud may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Smerud's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smerud accept my insurance?
Dr. Smerud accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 706-6915 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smerud accept in Bend, OR?
Dr. Smerud in Bend, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Smerud's office located?
What is Dr. Smerud's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smerud's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982599890.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smerud?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smerud
What is Dr. Kari Smerud's specialty?
Dr. Smerud is a Trauma Surgeon near Bend, OR.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Kari Smerud affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smerud is affiliated with St. Charles Bend which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Kari Smerud accepting new patients in Bend, OR?
No, Dr. Kari Smerud is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kari Smerud offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smerud's office at (541) 706-6915 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kari Smerud?
Please contact Dr. Smerud's office at (541) 706-6915 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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