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Kara Leigh Smythe, MD

Medical Reviewer

Kara Smythe, MD, was born in Jamaica and grew up in St. Lucia and Grenada. She graduated magna cum laude from Florida International University with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She then attended St. George’s University in Grenada, where she obtained her medical degree. Always drawn to women’s health, Dr. Smythe completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She has been living and working in Maine for the past six years, where she has had the privilege of caring for an underserved population and has delivered...

Expertise

Women's Health, Sexual Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Board Certifications and Training

  • Board Certified Ob-Gyn

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Florida International University
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from St. George's University

Awards and Accreditation

  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Best Health Tip

Good health requires a holistic approach. Get to know your body. Eat well, sleep well, move your body, and stay hydrated!

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