University of Kansas Health System

Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Smith Center, KS

About

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive

Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Melanie M. Smith): 5.0/5.0 (based on 16 reviews) (16)
Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Smith): 5.0/5.0 (based on 2 reviews) (2)
Seniors.FYI (Smith County Memorial Hospital): 3.7/5.0 (based on 3 reviews) (3)

Patients praise

Empathetic and attentive care providers
Whole-person support including emotional and spiritual care for cancer patients
Excellent listening skills and patient communication
Practical integrative strategies and support services that improve quality of life

Common complaints

Billing confusion and unexpected out-of-pocket costs at some facilities with similar names
Difficulty coordinating care and communication for complex patients with specific medical needs

"Her palliative care suggestions have been spot-on....and they've improved my quality of life."

— Northwestern Medicine (Dr. Melanie M. Smith) review

"Thanks to the excellent care and listening from Dr Smith I am taking little medicine and generally doing pretty well for a cancer patient."

— Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Smith) review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Caregiver Support Group - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts — Jan 15, 2026
Smith Center Featured As A “Lifeline” On NBC News - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts — Oct 23, 2025
Kristofer L. Smith, MD - Center to Advance Palliative Care — Sep 17, 2025
Welcome new providers | Vandalia Health - CAMC — May 7, 2026
Welcome New Clinical Provider: Haley Jutras-Smith, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC | Department of Pediatrics — Apr 15, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.