Margaret H. Smith, M.D.
Specializing in: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Locations: Quivira, Metcalf and Lenexa
Educational Background:
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies
- Medical Degree: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan.
- Internship: University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
- Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Medical Association
- Association of Women's Surgeons
- Metropolitan Medical Society
- Kansas City Gynecologic Society
- Medical Society of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
- Kansas Medical Society
- Kermit E. Krantz Society
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Hospital Appointments:
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
Licensure:
- State of Kansas
About Dr. Smith
Margaret Smith, M.D., or Dr. Maggie, as many of her patients call her, is from Larned, Kan., a farming community of about 4,000 residents. Dr. Smith selected obstetrics and gynecology as her medical specialty because it allows her to see patients in the office and develop long-term relationships with them.
Dr. Smith has been with Kansas City Women’s Clinic (KCWC) her entire medical career, more than 22 years. “I have no idea where the time went,” she says. But, she did calculate how many nights she has been on call—approximately 2,677 or 7.3 years! She estimates she has delivered 3,000 babies, and her own baby is now a teenager who is chauffeuring her to area stores. She has been married 18 years. “I have gone through menopause, gained weight and am a proponent of hormone replacement,” she adds.
Dr. Smith’s loyal patients have aged right by her side. “I have enjoyed their journey. I still love delivering babies. Many of those babies have now grown up, have become my patients and are now having their own babies,” she says. “My practice has come full circle and I consider myself blessed by each and every one of my patients.”
As a woman with a busy career and family, Dr. Smith knows what it’s like to balance the issues women face today. "If I could give one bit of advice to all my patients, and to women in general, it would be to practice a healthy lifestyle: eat well, take time for yourself, exercise, and minimize bad habits," she says. "Everyone seems to want a magic pill. The truth is that there is no magic pill, except for self-motivation and discipline. Take time to manage your own health. Women in particular tend to take care of everyone else first. They really need to take care of themselves first.”
Dr. Smith adds that there is no question that the business of health care is facing uncertain times, but the physicians at KCWC continue to strive to maintain a tradition of excellence in women’s health care. “Thanks to the hard work, dedication and tenacity of our staff, we are doing all we can to be the best for you.”