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Ariel Smits, M.D., M.P.H.

Not currently accepting patients

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Newborn Care (Family Medicine)
  • Preventive Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Gabriel Park Family Health Center
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About me

Dr. Ariel Smits is a family doctor. She is dedicated to caring for the whole family, from pregnancy through infancy, childhood, adulthood and geriatrics. She has additional training and interest in preventive medicine. Dr. Smits strives to partner with her patients to optimize their health.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Residency

    • Family medicine, OHSU, 1999-2002

  • Fellowship

    • Primary care research fellowship

  • Certifications

    • Family medicine
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (45 Ratings, 26 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Smits is amazing! I really, really want to keep her as my PCP!!!

  2. Dr Smits is an excellent doctor.

  3. Dr Smits has been my PCP for 20 years and she's the best! My whole family uses her as their primary.

  4. Love Dr Ariel!

  5. Dr. Smits is wonderful.

  6. Very knowledgeable and personable. It has been a pleasure having Dr. Smits as my primary care physician.

  7. Dr. Smits has always been easy to talk to and explains things in language I can understand plus provides options to consider

  8. Best PCP!

  9. Excellent care.

  10. Dr.smit has been my provider for a long time. I really appreciate her attention to my concerns. Thorough and detailed. Dr smit educates me on things that are important for my health and gives me the opportunity to make a wise decision.

  11. Dr Smits is extraordinarily qualified ,talented, smart; she's both artist and scientist. She listens and displays couragei in strategies. Her gentle humor is a pleasure. She is top notch and committed to the journey of medical care .

  12. I always feel Dr Smitts is providing me with the best care possible. I have complete confidence in her decisions involving my care

  13. Clinician is always personable, easy to understand and responsive to my questions and needs. Takes the time to listen with interest to what I am saying.

  14. Easy to talk to, and explains things in terms I can understand and looks for best options to help whatever my needs

  15. I've known Dr Smitts for years and I appreciate her knowledge and kindness

  16. This clinician answered all my questions and diagnosed my medical problem very satisfactorily.

  17. Dr Smita is a fantastic practitioner. She does not seemed rushed which is quite common with providers and asks questions that helps find the best treatment options. This is especially important in her ability to treat mental health issues.

  18. The experience is very professional I am very happy to go ohsu thank you very much

  19. All Your staff, especially our primary Dr Smits, are professional and knowledgeable and helpful.

  20. Dr. Smits was very attentive, well-informed, responsive to my concerns, and quickly recommended an appropriate course of action.

  21. As always - Dr Smits is caring and thorough. She is very easy to talk to and helpful in taking care of my concerns.

  22. Have Longstanding relationship with this very good physician

  23. Dr Smits my PCP since 2012; very happy with her care and compassion and knowledge

  24. Clear information and answered my questions very helpfully.

  25. Professional, empathetic, efficient

  26. Always friendly, welcoming and show genuine interest and speaks to me in terms I understand