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Dana Smetherman, MD, Radiology, Jefferson, LA

Dana Hampton Smetherman MD MPH, MBA, FACR, FSBI

Breast Imaging


Chair, Department of Radiology; Associate Medical Director, Medical Specialties

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  • 1514 Jefferson HwyJefferson, LA 70121

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Summary

  • Dr. Dana Smetherman is a radiologist in Jefferson, LA and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 27 years. She specializes in breast imaging and is experienced in mammography, breast disorders, breast pathology, breast ductal carcinoma, and needle biopsy.

Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1992 - 1996
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1992
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
    Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineM.P.H., 1986 - 1990
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B., Biology, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • Diagnostic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Radiology, 2010
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Study Highlights Cancer Risk from Millions of CT Scans Performed Annually
    Study Highlights Cancer Risk from Millions of CT Scans Performed AnnuallyApril 16th, 2025
  • ACR Pans Federal Idea to Let Nonphysicians Read X-rays, Citing ‘Resounding Backlash’
    ACR Pans Federal Idea to Let Nonphysicians Read X-rays, Citing ‘Resounding Backlash’February 28th, 2025
  • ACR Wants Medicare to Add More Radiology Measures in MIPS Quality Pay Program
    ACR Wants Medicare to Add More Radiology Measures in MIPS Quality Pay ProgramFebruary 11th, 2025
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