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Mbuyi M. Smith, NP

Headshot of Mbuyi Marie Claire Smith, NP, an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner.
Mbuyi M. Smith, NP
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
General information
Gender: Female
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English, French
Accepting New Patients
UVM Health
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

I take time to ask thoughtful questions so I can fully understand what’s troubling my patients. I believe in providing clear, straightforward information and encouraging them to ask questions — because when patients feel informed and heard, they’re more comfortable and confident in their care plan. 

Effective communication is at the heart of how I practice. I see the provider-patient relationship as a partnership: I offer guidance while respecting each patient’s level of understanding, personal values and goals. I want my patients to feel empowered to take charge of their health, and to trust me enough to share any challenges that might stand in their way.

My clinical focus includes foot and ankle fractures, acute and chronic conditions, with a special interest in issues related to diabetes. I also manage non-surgical foot and ankle issues, including sprains, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, corns, calluses and undiagnosed pain.

I want my patients to feel empowered to take charge of their health.

Mbuyi M. Smith, NP

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Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Center, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Delta Dental
  • EBPA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • Optum Rx
  • POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
  • Zelis/Stratose

*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Experience

Education & Training
Master of Science in Nursing University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy University of Vermont - Animal Science
Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner

Patient Ratings & Comments

160 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Marie is friendly, especially at subsequent meetings with her.
  • She was excellent!
  • Marie Claire was very thorough and very professional.
  • Sad to have needed card but happy to be on the road to recovery with your help
  • This was my first visit with Marie Claire - she was wonderful and would recommend to anyone.
  • Marie Claire was EXCELLENT with this matter.
  • Wonderful practitioner: friendly, clear, encouraging, knowledgeable.
  • Marie Claire offered validation and humor. It was a great appointment.
  • Dr was quick to assess my problem and reassure me they could help. Thank you!!'
  • The visit was excellent and very friendly staff
  • Personality of the NP was not in sync with my own.
  • Very efficient, professional, and courteous. She was, of course, quite rushed, as everyone in the system seems to be these days.
  • Very good experience, very knowledgeable Provider, excellent communicator.
  • It had been a while since my last visit but she was awesome, concerned and had great next steps.
  • The whole experience was very nice, and helpful. The NP was highly knowledgeable.
  • She was thorough and pulled images to give a visual along with her explanation. Offered to explain/ assist when I receive my EMG.
  • Absolutely wonderful Dr.! I would recommend her to anybody.
  • Excellent interaction with care provider in all respects.
  • She interrupted me when I was trying to clarify my problem and give more details. She only seemed to want yes or no answers to the specific question she asked.
  • She really took her time to diagnose the issue and to explain what was happening for me. I left feeling like I learned so much and I have a solid plan of action to get better.
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