University of Kansas Health System
Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Smith Center, KS
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Melanie M. Smith): 5.0/5.0 (based on 16 reviews) (16)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Smith): 5.0/5.0 (based on 2 reviews) (2)
- Seniors.FYI (Smith County Memorial Hospital): 3.7/5.0 (based on 3 reviews) (3)
Patients praise
- Empathetic and attentive care providers
- Whole-person support including emotional and spiritual care for cancer patients
- Excellent listening skills and patient communication
- Practical integrative strategies and support services that improve quality of life
Common complaints
- Billing confusion and unexpected out-of-pocket costs at some facilities with similar names
- Difficulty coordinating care and communication for complex patients with specific medical needs
"Her palliative care suggestions have been spot-on....and they've improved my quality of life."
- Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Melanie M. Smith) review"Thanks to the excellent care and listening from Dr Smith I am taking little medicine and generally doing pretty well for a cancer patient."
- Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Smith) reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Caregiver Support Group - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - Jan 15, 2026
- Smith Center Featured As A “Lifeline” On NBC News - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - Oct 23, 2025
- Kristofer L. Smith, MD - Center to Advance Palliative Care - Sep 17, 2025
- Welcome new providers | Vandalia Health - CAMC - May 7, 2026
- Welcome New Clinical Provider: Haley Jutras-Smith, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC | Department of Pediatrics - Apr 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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