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Martin Abraham Smietanka, MD
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Specialty
Family Medicine
Languages
English
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Patient review summary
Learn about our survey4.8
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Dr. Smietanka is my favorite doctor. I have recommended him.
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Caring attitude
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Very very professional
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Excellent listener. Provides excellent answers all my medical questions. Appointments proceed in a thoughtful, non-rushed, manner.
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Dr. Smietanka is great BUT I do not tell other people how to manage their healthcare.
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I adore him but Optum has become a total Quagmire
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He took the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions.
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Focused on the patient. Understands my health history
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dr. will explain in detail you results and recommend proper treatment
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Best Doctor I have had in years.
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Dr Smietanka is very personable, offers great information, and listens well
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Dismissive and seemed annoyed I was there. Literally talked to me for 15 minutes on first visit ever to his office, looked me in the eyes once, shook his head often and I swear I saw him roll his eyes.
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He listens, is knowledgeable and is thorough.
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He is very knowledgeable and kind. He listens to my concerns and I never feel like I am rushed.
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He's a great doctor. Knowlegable, caring and able to listen.
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He is thorough in his examination and instructions and medical advice, courteous and polite towards the patients.
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He’s kind and attentive.
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good doctor
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I’ve been seeing him for over 30 years
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I really like Dr. Martin Smietanka. He has always been a friendly and helpful doctor to me. I'd give him a 10 out of 10 except I have to knock one off since he's a part of Optum, and I hate Optum.
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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
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
OptumCare HealthCarePartners California
NPI
1295737252
Hospital affiliations
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
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