Smita Sikhrakar, ARNP
Richland, WA 99352
About Smita Sikhrakar
Growing up Smita always had an interest in medicine. That interest grew from beginning her career as an RN to completing her Doctorate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care. Smita is dedicated to delivering compassionate, coordinated care in a comfortable atmosphere. She works with patients to learn about their history and lifestyle, so together as a team, they can find the best course of care. She loves working with the geriatric population and believes in providing holistic care by meeting their medical, social, mental, and financial needs.
University of Wisconsin
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Kadlec
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Very good initial visit. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Never felt rushed. Looking forward to having Smita and her team as my primary medical providers.
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I'm very pleased with the care that I get here.
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Smita appeared to be very knolegable about her job.
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Smita is very kind and caring
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Dr Smita is so easy to talk to. She always listens and I feel she does all she can for me.
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Very good care provider!
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Smita is a wonderful provider - thorough, smartAnd efficient .
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I am always pleased with Dr. Smita . She is very kind & willing to hear me. Always helps me with future things that may arise!
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Excellent care was provided
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Smita does an excellent job of communicating with me using MyChart.
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None bad all good and have told my elderly friends and all previous and present medical providers.
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Was good
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Smita is there to help and works hard at making sure all my health needs are met.
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Very positive, knows updated Medical issues, very respectful!
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My annual visit was a good experience. No concerns whatsoever
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This first visit to the Kadlec Senior Center was impressive, The personnel and the nurse were all knowledgable ,friendly and helpful with their responses and quesions.
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Very informative..very personable..likable person
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Always feel Smita gives very good medical attention
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Very close attention
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Excellent provider
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Always good to see her.
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I feel very confident in my providers care.
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Very prepared, very pleasant
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Great about my health issues.
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My experience was good and my questions answered.
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I really like her and she thorough.
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Dr. Smita is the best. She is kind, understanding, compassionate and very patient.
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Always a good experience.
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Very respectable
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Always ready to help.
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So thorough in answering my questions and never made it feel like our appointment was rushed. Super friendly and puts me at ease.
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Smita always makes you feel as though your her only patient. Never rushed and always answers your questions and concerns.
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I missed my first appointment with Smita which caused delay in getting meds I needed. I went to Urgent Care for that. Smita was direct, knowledgeable, and I took to heart what she told me. She is a good communicator.
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I have been seeing Smita for several years now and knowing of her training as an ARNP I have 100% confidence in her as my primary provider. I trust her with everything relating to my health.
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Smita is an excellent doctor. Very concerned with my recent medical issues and I receive a quick response when I contact her office.
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Courtous, pleasant and efficient
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All very good.
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My health care from Smita has been thorough and caring. I've recommended her to many others.
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Always friendly and caring
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Our last visit was more that satisfactory, The provider was friendly & listened to our many questions & concerns. She was warm & caring.
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She is going to be the right provider for me. She knew my family, and my medical history, and she listened to what my concerns were. I'm looking forward to having her as my primary care provider.
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As always the Dr and staff are attentive and responsive
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I really care especially about the visit with Smita. She is thorough and very kind - love the visits.
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Both provider and medical assistant listened carefully to what I had to say and took the necessary steps to satisfy my concerns.
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Smita is an excellent NP
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I was very satisfied with my health provider
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Provider was very helpful.
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Very happy with Simita .
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Smita is the best of the best in your entire system Love her
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Very thorough and pleasant. Feel secure in their knowledge and treatment.
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They are all very nice. Happy to listen to anything I am upset about. Good visit.
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Smita is an excellent provider..thorough, attentive, and is aware of my particular needs and issues. I appreciate her.
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She listened to my concerns
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Provider was well organized for my visit.
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Smita Sikhrakar, ARNP was very professional and polite and answered all of my questions. It went very well and for a 1st time meeting with her, she made me feel comfortable and treated me with respect. I definitely will recommend her to my friends and family. I'm very glad I found a good care provider.
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Incredible respectful caring kind dr Smita and Receptionist are
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Excellent OFC & medical care
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Excellent team and very courteous.
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I am happy with all my experiences and feel safe and well taken care of.
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I have been seeing Smita for a few years now and find her to be very efficient at what she does. She is caring, knowledgeable, and always willing to spend as much time as necessary .
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Have never had a bad experience. My medical provider and medical staff are 10+.
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This was first time I came alone. I went on Dial A Ride and I got there fifteen minutes early. This was new experience for me. Dr. Smita is easy for me to read her lip as I am deaf. They are very good services there.
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Always pleased with the care that I receive from my provider and the Senior Clinic.
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She's always available to me
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Front desk workers were very friendly. The doctor and nurse were also very friendly and both listened and heard my concerns. Dr. Smita addressed all my concerns (I had a list printed for her).
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Smita takes the time & knows my health history to discuss at my visit. She refers me on to another physician when needed.
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Smita is caring and listens to your concerns and answers all questions.
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I have had good experiences with Smita every time I've had an appointment.
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Professional and caring. Asked good questions and listened to my answers.
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Smita is attentive and discusses any issue I have clearly.
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I love being able to communicate by email with all my care providers in the Kadlec system via My Chart. Each of us can respond at a time that is convenient for us. Smita is excellent at responding in a timely manner to my requests for prescription refills when I am about to run out.
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Smita is an excellent medical provider.
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Awesome doctor! Thank you Smita..
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Always a caring and concerned provider. Smita is amazing and lovely person.
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I have been very satisfied with the care and attention I have received.
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All Staff are very nice and polite. Dr is very helpful
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This was my first visit with Smita and I think it went very well. I was concerned about doing the online visit but I found her to be very easy to talk to and will be happy to see her in person in January
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Highly recommend Smita to anyone who needs senior care.
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Excellent visit.
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She was terri The provider wzsterThe provider was terrific and took care me Immediately. I erThe provider was quick to respond and assess my needs She was kind and caring and l am so much better today. I want to thank her for being for her time and for taking care of me.
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Good listener and very nice
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Very knowledgeable and honest concern
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Good visit
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Good session.
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Compassionate, competent and gives you a feeling of confidence and caring. Has taken over after having surgery and probably saved my life.
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All good
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Dr. Smita is wonderful. I feel she really cares about my health.
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Everyone on the team treated me in a professional manner and with respect.
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Good experience
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This appointment was to meet my new health care provider. Smita was perfect for me! The office staff at the Senior Clinic were all knowledgeable and and took great care of everyone in the waiting room.
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Always caring, thorough, and resourceful.
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This was a "get acquainted" visit since my primary care provider moved. I felt Smita was very knowledgeable about my personal health issues even though it was the first time we met! I believe the transition will go well.
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I feel very comfortable talking to my care giver. I can ask anything about my health concerns and get a complete and thorough response.
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The only reason I didn't give her a 10 I had been with my old provider for 20 years. He will always be the best
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I am very pleased with Smita as my primary care provider. She is very knowledgable about my medical and mental conditions relative to my age. She understands the my usage of the prescription drugs to regulate my blood pressure and high colesterol that were originally prescribed by my cardiologist who has since retired. She has ordered refills of these drugs and modified their usage. After seeing her for an extended period of time at the Kadlec senior clinic I trust her with my well being and my medical care.
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I was very pleased!
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Smita has always made me feel comfortable during the appointment. She answered all my questions. Very happy to have her as my friend.
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Smita listens to me. She also gives me detailed information so I know what's going on. She is extremely kind and knowledgeable.
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Outstanding, thoughtful care - such a pleasure To have the team care for me. Thank you veryMuch.
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I like Dr Smita.
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I am very confident in and satisfied with the care I am receiving.
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Sr. Smita is exactly what I would picture as the ideal physician. She is informed, pleasant and caring. She leaves no stone unturned in her diagnosis of conditions. We always feel blessed to have her as our doctor and friend
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Good
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Smita is as awesome provider, she takes great care of me. I know she makes sure I get any labs, test, X-rays etc that she feels I need reqaurding my health.
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Dr Smita listened to my mothers concerns. Did not rush her and really wanted to understand what my mother needed. So greatly appreciated.
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Smita is always very sympathetic and always puts me at ease.
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Every visit has been excellent. I get my questions answered and always feel very good by the response I receive.
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Ive only been with this doctor for a short time but she seems to really care about me not only as a patient but as a real person! I just absolutely feel as I will stick with her because she cares! Two thumbs up! Yes !
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I'm very pleased to have Smita as my provider. She's easy to talk with and very helpful.
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Smita is a blessing for me, my age and health challenges.
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From the moment I walked in the office until I was done with my appointment I was treated with kindness.
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She explained things very well and ordered a MRI to know how to best treat my condition
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Smita is an excellent provider. I'm grateful to have her.
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She was willing to spend necessary time with me.
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They are always wonderful!
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Love het
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Smita is the best care provider I have ever had, and I recommend her to everyone.
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Clinical Interests
- Aging
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Testing
- Behavioral Issues In Dementia
- Cognitive Impairment
- Degenerative Brain Disorder
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Disorder Of Balance
- Failure To Thrive
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Falls
- Female Urinary Incontinence
- Frailty
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Male Urinary Incontinence
- Memory Disorders
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Muscle Weakness
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Nursing Home Care
- Osteoporosis
- Polypharmacy
- Unsteady Gait
- Urinary Incontinence
- Virtual Care
The survey is lengthy, maybe condense the multiple questions My provider has been attentive and addresses all my questions and needs. She gets a "10"
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