Neurology

Kara Smith, M.D.

Division Chief, Movement Disorders Division

Kara M. Smith, MD, MSCI, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. She serves as Division Chief of the Movement Disorders Division and Associate Professor of Neurology at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University. Dr. Smith primarily treats patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, atypical parkinsonism, tremor, tics, chorea, and dystonia. Her patient population includes adults with complex movement

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (MD, 2009)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2010)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Neurology, 2013)
Fellowship: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Movement Disorders, 2015)
Master's: University of Massachusetts (MSCI, Clinical Investigation)

Years in Practice

17+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

DystoniaDeep Brain StimulationEssential TremorBotulinum Toxin TherapyMovement DisordersMultiple SclerosisParkinson's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the
Emerson Hospital
Boston Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Smith treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Smith accept Aetna insurance?

Kara Smith's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Smith practice?

Kara Smith practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and Emerson Hospital.

What does Dr. Smith specialize in?

Kara Smith is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders.

How long has Dr. Smith been practicing?

Kara Smith has 17+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Smith's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (MD, 2009); Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2010); Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Neurology, 2013).