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Smith, Cherish, MD

Gender

Female

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Psychiatry
Areas of Expertise
Alzheimer's Disease, Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatry, Psychotic Disorders

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • MidState Medical Center

Education

Medical School
Xavier University School of Medicine

Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center ‐ Psychiatry

Fellowship
University of Florida ‐ Neuropsychiatry

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

There was no stress for a visit that I thought would be stressful. In fact, it was a pleasure.

5 out of 5 stars

Particularly grateful in encouraging family members present to participate.

5 out of 5 stars

Cherish was very happy and encouraging with my progress.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith has a very pleasant and caring demeanor and I enjoyed talking to her about my history.

5 out of 5 stars

Both Drs Cherish Smith & Rice are excellent.

5 out of 5 stars

It was very pleasant to see the doctor listen to my issues and to listen to my sister and my daughter about what they see going on with me.

5 out of 5 stars

She has the patient always in mind

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith put us at ease, fully explained the test results and recommendations and answered all of our questions and concerns. A truly caring medical professional.

4 out of 5 stars

This was our first experience with Dr. Smith. She made this visit comfortable and answered our questions and made a plan to move forward.

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great visit with a great doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith was awesome. What a wonderful, caring, professional she is.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith very professional concise and to the point.

5 out of 5 stars

Once again the time, attention and concern shown was admirable especially to us "old folks"!

5 out of 5 stars

The Doctor was very pleasant and thorough and took the time to answer all of my questions and my wife's questions. We feel very comfortable knowing that she will be my primary physician on this matter.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Smith was very thorough and it was clear she knew all of my problems. This was good because my medical history is very complicated. She suggested a possible diagnosis that never occurred to me and that I wasn't familiar with. She took the time to explain it carefully so I understood it. She showed me the diagnostic criteria which really helped me see why she was considering that diagnosis. She recommended a few options so I did have choices on what to do next. She referred me to another specialist to be evaluated so I will have a definitive answer on what my problem is. At first I felt upset by one of her proposed diagnoses, but the way she explained it and reassured me made me feel better. I will definitely recommend her to other people.

5 out of 5 stars

I felt very comfortable speaking with and shariing things with my csre provider. I was given much attention to my issues .

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

The Dr. was amazing. She put a nervous Mother at ease and got her to relax so she could do her job effectively. Kind and caring, the way all doctors should be.

5 out of 5 stars

I wish every doctor was like Dr. Smith!

5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly and patient.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Smith was wonderful with my wife, my daughter and myself. She was very supportive and an attentive listener. Thank you for being there for us.

5 out of 5 stars

Kind, most compassionate, all staff put me at ease. Very grateful.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Medspan Commercial, Medspan Medicare, Harvard Pilgrim

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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