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​​“It is an honor to be a part of growing families and treat diseases so that women can live their lives to the fullest potential.”

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Dr. Barbara Coulter-Smith has always enjoyed science and the human body. She said human bodies are amazing self-healing machines, but sometimes, they need our help. This is why she became an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physician.

“I love OB/GYN because it is a great mix of medicine and surgery,” Dr. Coulter-Smith said. “Women’s health care has been my major interest since medical school. I believe in preventive care and health maintenance, and I want to help women live a healthy, active lifestyle.”

Dr. Coulter-Smith cares for the full realm of general OB/GYN, including low- and high-risk pregnancies, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and menopause and hormone therapy. She also diagnoses and treats pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, abnormal PAP smears and any other gynecologic ailment. Additionally, she performs minimally invasive surgery, both laparoscopic and robotic.

“The most important element of patient care is the physician/patient relationship,” Dr. Coulter-Smith said. “Without that, we cannot learn from our patients to make a diagnosis and treatment plan, and they don’t develop the rapport or trust with us to follow through with the treatment plan.”

Dr. Coulter-Smith completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She also completed her medical degree and doctorate through the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Coulter-Smith grew up in Iowa, but has been vacationing in the Minocqua area for more than 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys water sports, biking, reading, travel and spending time with family and friends. She has been married for over 30 years and has two children, a daughter and a son.

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  • Medical School
    Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine Des Moines, IA, United States, D.O. 1989

    Internship
    Des Moines General Hospital Des Moines, IA, United States, Internal Medicine 1990

    Residency
    University of Kansas - School of Medicine Kansas City, KS, United States, Obstetrics & Gynecology 1994

  • Professional Societies
    American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Board Certifications
    Obstetrics & Gynecology: 1996

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (70 ratings, 11 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
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April 12, 2023
I liked Dr. Coulter-Smith immediately. Her concern for my situation and explanation of all care options was superb!
May 15, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith has excellent customer service skills & is high intelligent.
July 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is so knowledgeable. She always gives exceptional care. Has helped me so much!
July 26, 2023
She took the time to discuss and answer all of my question regarding treatment options. Never felt pressured on my decision.
July 28, 2023
Good.
August 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter Smith is very kind and explains everything very well. I very highly would recommend her to anyone.
October 5, 2023
Excellent provider - very happy with my choice of provider & care giver!
October 10, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is EXCEPTIONAL. I've seen many gynecologists for my problems of general care & she is BY FAR the very best!!!
December 4, 2023
OK.
January 16, 2024
Beyond all expectations! Loved her - glad I found her online!
January 24, 2024
Very good.
April 12, 2023
I liked Dr. Coulter-Smith immediately. Her concern for my situation and explanation of all care options was superb!
May 15, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith has excellent customer service skills & is high intelligent.
July 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is so knowledgeable. She always gives exceptional care. Has helped me so much!
July 26, 2023
She took the time to discuss and answer all of my question regarding treatment options. Never felt pressured on my decision.
July 28, 2023
Good.
August 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter Smith is very kind and explains everything very well. I very highly would recommend her to anyone.
October 5, 2023
Excellent provider - very happy with my choice of provider & care giver!
October 10, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is EXCEPTIONAL. I've seen many gynecologists for my problems of general care & she is BY FAR the very best!!!
December 4, 2023
OK.
January 16, 2024
Beyond all expectations! Loved her - glad I found her online!
January 24, 2024
Very good.
April 12, 2023
I liked Dr. Coulter-Smith immediately. Her concern for my situation and explanation of all care options was superb!
May 15, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith has excellent customer service skills & is high intelligent.
July 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is so knowledgeable. She always gives exceptional care. Has helped me so much!
July 26, 2023
She took the time to discuss and answer all of my question regarding treatment options. Never felt pressured on my decision.
July 28, 2023
Good.
August 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter Smith is very kind and explains everything very well. I very highly would recommend her to anyone.
October 5, 2023
Excellent provider - very happy with my choice of provider & care giver!
October 10, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is EXCEPTIONAL. I've seen many gynecologists for my problems of general care & she is BY FAR the very best!!!
December 4, 2023
OK.
January 16, 2024
Beyond all expectations! Loved her - glad I found her online!
January 24, 2024
Very good.
January 24, 2024
Very good.
January 16, 2024
Beyond all expectations! Loved her - glad I found her online!
December 4, 2023
OK.
October 10, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is EXCEPTIONAL. I've seen many gynecologists for my problems of general care & she is BY FAR the very best!!!
October 5, 2023
Excellent provider - very happy with my choice of provider & care giver!
August 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter Smith is very kind and explains everything very well. I very highly would recommend her to anyone.
July 28, 2023
Good.
July 26, 2023
She took the time to discuss and answer all of my question regarding treatment options. Never felt pressured on my decision.
July 7, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith is so knowledgeable. She always gives exceptional care. Has helped me so much!
May 15, 2023
Dr. Coulter-Smith has excellent customer service skills & is high intelligent.
April 12, 2023
I liked Dr. Coulter-Smith immediately. Her concern for my situation and explanation of all care options was superb!

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