Lauren Smith, MD

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Duke University Medical Center

Bio:

After completing medical school and residency at EVMS/CHKD, Dr. Smith fell in love with the Hampton Roads area. She and her husband, who works at Norfolk Southern, were excited to come back to the region to settle and raise their family, which right now includes a giant Newfoundland.

Clinical Interests:

• Primary immune deficiencies
• Recurrent infections
• Food allergies

Research:

• Immunology

Honors and Awards:

• Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
• Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctor, 2018

Publications:

• Smith LL, Buckley R, Lugar P. Diagnostic Immunization with Bacteriophage ΦX 174 in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency/Hypogammaglobulinemia. Front Immunol. 2014 Aug 29;5:410.
• Smith LL, Wright B, Buckley R. Successful treatment of disseminated BCG in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency. Pending publication in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice.

Community Involvement and Memberships:

Dr. Smith is involved in resident education as well as activities through her church.

Contact Info:

(757) 668-8255