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Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology
Howard University College of Medicine (2005)
Professional interests include: discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), arthritis, synovitis (joint lining inflammation), and more.
3001 S HANOVER STREET SUITE 300
Baltimore, MD 21225

Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD is a rheumatologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

3001 S HANOVER STREET SUITE 300
Baltimore, MD 21225

Address:

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Russell H. Morgan Building
Baltimore, MD 21239

Some issues Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Baltimore, MD were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration 46
doctor visit 487
hospital care 17
injections 46
inpatient care 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 94
Ethnicity
Black / African American 75
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 19
Hispanic
Native American / Alaskan Native
Other
Age
75 to 84 29
85 and over 8
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Dementia 5
Cancer 5

Education & Training

Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Howard University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Howard University Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Health
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1459 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-29
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Smith has done more than any other doctor I have seen for the problem I have in my mouth. She has done extra research to seek as many treatment options as possible, so that we can work together to find something that works on the rare immune system disease that I have. I am very grateful for her efforts to help me find relief from a very painful disease.
Overall Rating: 3.0 2023-05-16
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Seemed like the paperwork about history and current systems (etc) was not reviewed prior to appointment; specific diagnoses and symptoms completely overlooked
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-06
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Dr. Smith was excellent. She explained the reason for my leg discomfort and provided a recommendation on things I can do to resolve the problem.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-29
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The care provider was professional and personable. Her concern was genuine as she answered my questions and addressed my concerns.
Overall Rating: 2.0 2022-05-10
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Did not conduct a thorough health history, did not adequately assess my symptoms. Did not adequately address my concerns.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-02
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I would recommend Dr. Smith to anyone seeking care by a Rheumatologist and I have made several referrals.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-14
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Dr. Smith is always fantastic, and her advice and counsel are often the most important for my health.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-08
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Dr Smith takes her time explaining any questions that I may have and that is very important to me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-10
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Dr. Smith was exceptional! Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, sympathetic, and professional
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28
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Provided excellent services and took time to ensure understanding by my self

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lanaya Williams Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $570 PAXLOVID
$223 		XELJANZ
$194 		INFLECTRA
$127 		COMIRNATY
$26
AbbVie, Inc. $397 Humira
$350 		Rinvoq
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $242 COSENTYX
$242
Amgen Inc. $225 Prolia
$157 		Enbrel
$44 		Tavneos
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $220 KEVZARA
$140 		KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION
$81
Other $1,182 BENLYSTA
$215 		ACTHAR
$187 		Cimzia
$115 		ORENCIA
$115 		TALTZ
$99 		Other
$450
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,828
Education $8

Biography

Dr. Lanaya Smith's area of specialization is adult rheumatology. She is rated highly by her patients. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Smith's practice in Baltimore, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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