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Karen Smith, MD, Family Medicine, Manor, TX

Karen Smith MD M. Ed. (She/Her)


Family Physician

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  • Baylor Scott & White12436 Gregg Manor LaneManor, TX 78653

  • Phone+1 512-654-4400

  • Fax+1 512-654-4401

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Summary

  • Dr. Karen Smith is a Family Medicine specialist based in Manor, TX. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2003 and completed her residency in Family Medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital. Additionally, she has a strong educational background with a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies. Currently, she serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at both Texas A&M Health Science Center and Dell Seton Medical Center, Co-Director of Manor Wellness Alliance, and practices as a Family Physician at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Manor. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in treating hypertension, obesity, diabetes, pediatrics, and urgent care. She has been an active contributor in publications focusing on obesity and its connections to trauma. She is also involved in clinical research, exemplified by her participation in The PREVAIL Study. Her dedication to healthcare and community service is recognized by several awards, including the Isaac Ruiz Award for Community Service and the “Sunshine” Award for Excellence in Patient Care.
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Education & Training

  • Texas Tech University (Amarillo)
    Texas Tech University (Amarillo)Residency, Family Medicine, 2023 - 2026
  • 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

Certifications & Licensure

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

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

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

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

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

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

Grant Support

  • Supportive Pregnancy Care Program StipendHEB through March of Dimes2023

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

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

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