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Martin Abraham Smietanka, MD

Martin Abraham Smietanka, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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76 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very caring and thoughtful

    • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Smietanka listens to you, works with you to get better.

    • Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
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    I need more medical info

    • Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have been seeing Dr. Smietanka for several years. He is always attentive and cares about my health. He also responds to my messages thru the website promptly. Thank you.

    • Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I don't give recommendations to others regarding doctors.

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He's a great doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He has been my primary doctor for a long time and has always shown concern, knowledge and ability to listen.

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is the best

    • Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Doctor is very knowledgeable , answered all my questions, always spend enough time, so Martin Smietanka is one of my favorite doctors I trust and value his opinion.

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Smietanka is caring and compassionate. Dr is extremely versed in professional knowledge to identify possible patient health issues. Dr provides focused discussions in how to maintain good health.

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Recommended Dr. Smietanka to a friend because he is all business. Friend unable to get an appointment because he was too booked

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    always great.

    • Reviewed on May 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He's average and is not condescending

    • Reviewed on May 21, 2026
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    He’s the best. He cares. In this era of corporatized medicine, he’s the human I trust at the center.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Smietanka has been fantastic with both my wife and I for years he’s always had our wellbeing taken care of.

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very thorough and caring.

    • Reviewed on May 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He takes his time with you and explains everything very clearly. I never feel rushed. I feel very taken care of. And he’s always on time.

    • Reviewed on May 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    My two sons are with him because he sets the standard for how to rate all other doctors

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
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    Dr. Smietanka is my favorite doctor. I have recommended him.

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Caring attitude

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  • About Martin Abraham Smietanka, MD

    Martin Smietanka, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Smietanka earned his medical degree from Monash University School of Medicine in Australia. He completed his internship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his residency in family medicine at UCLA Medical Center, where he also served as an associate profes sor of family medicine. Dr. Smietanka emphasizes building good relationships with his patients and strives to ensure that his patients understand their health conditions. In his spare time, Dr. Smietanka enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Licenses

    CA, A40178

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    Hospital affiliations

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center