About Kelly Smeester, M.M.S., R.D., P.A.
Kelly is a dedicated and compassionate physician assistant with more than 10 years of experience in internal medicine, endocrinology and gastroenterology in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
She received her undergraduate degree in dietetics, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Northern Colorado. Kelly then completed her dietetic internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Over a five-year period, she worked as a clinical dietitian at several Denver-area hospitals. Kelly then earned her master’s degree in medical science at St. Francis University while also completing her physician assistant certificate. Prior to joining South Denver GI, Kelly served as an internal medicine/hospitalist physician assistant and an endocrinology physician assistant.
Schedule AppointmentPatient Care Philosophy
My intention is to provide the best possible patient care and this starts by listening well to a patient’s concerns. I feel it is important for a patient to feel heard and then we can work together to formulate an appropriate plan of care. I strive to empower my patients by providing them with the tools and education to understand their condition and our plan for treatment.
Clinical Expertise
General gastroenterology
Nutrition
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Education
University of Northern Colorado, BA, Dietetics, Summa cum Laude
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Dietetic Internship
Red Rocks Community College, Physician Assistant Certificate
St. Francis University, Masters in Medicine Science
Board Certifications and Societies
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Associations and Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants
South Denver GI Locations
Lone Tree Clinic
10103 Ridge Gate Parkway, Suite 312A Aspen Building Lone Tree, CO 80124
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