Tess Smallwood, MD

4.79 out of 5
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About

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky

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Ratings & Reviews

4.79 out of 5
19 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr. Smallwood is a wonderful and thoughtful provider. I really love coming to UK for my OB/GYN Care.

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    Very thorough explanation of upcoming surgical procedures. Attentive, not dished, patient! Thank you!

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    Dr. Smallwood is wonderful - very collaborative and understanding/empathetic. She is also very knowledgeable of her specialty!

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    Dr. Smallwood and all staff are exceptional. Dr. Smallwood always takes the time to listen and explain. I am so happy with her.

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    Dr. Smallwood has been fantastic. My problem does not have a simple answer, but she is definitely doing all she can to help me with KINDNESS.

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      Dr. Smallwood was excellent, I really felt listened to and she took the time to explain her thinking about different options.

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      Dr. Smallwood has always been so helpful and intentional with her care when I have seen her.

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      Adequate care

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      Dr. Smallwood made me feel like she was taking my problem seriously. She did not have a clear answer for my problem, but her decisions as to how to go about my problem (labs, ultrasound, etc.) made me put my confidence in her. I feel like even though there might not be a clear diagnosis, she is doing everything she can.

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      Truly one of the best doctors experiences i've had, she explained how everything worked to me and walked me through all of my options for proceeding forward with care.

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      Dr. Smallwood is the best! I truly appreciate her kind, compassionate approach

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      Dr. Smallwood took the time to talk to me about my concerns and future options which I appreciated.

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      Dr. Smallwood is fantastic!

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      Dr. Smallwood has such a kind and caring spirit!!! Also, has a lovely support staff.

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      Dr. Smallwood is phenomenal. She is caring, knowledgeable, and took the time to listen and attend to my concerns.

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      The doctor interrupted me before I could finish explaining my symptoms and let me know that she would not be doing a blood test to check my hormone levels (which I didn't even ask for), as it would be pointless and completely dismissed my concerns of ovarian cysts, even though I have a history of them. She then mentioned that over 8 years ago I came to UK Student Health for a standard STI/STD screening and very strongly suggested that perhaps I had been sexually promiscuous and that she should test me again, even though she noted my marital status, as well. After I told her I hoped I would get some answers, she let me know that if my follow-up ultrasound showed nothing, that I would have to just accept that result. I do not feel as though I was listened to or taken seriously at all.

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      Dr. Smallwood was kind, caring and informative. She listed well to my concerns, and asked good feedback questions. Some of the answers to my questions were maybe not what I was hoping for, but she explained them in a way that was not dismissive and I appreciated that. I did not feel pressured to make any decisions about treatment options and she was supportive of me wanting to take time to think it all over.

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      Dr. Smallwood was excellent and I was very comforted after leaving my appointment.

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      Dr.Smallwood is fantastic. She is easy to talk to and listens to all of my concerns and offers options and solutions, or reassurance when needed.