Leslie Smith, MD

Dr. Smith is a true medicine woman. She encompasses everything I value in a physician: compassionate, intuitive, highly trained and skilled, and most importantly, an excellent listener. Her background in both Eastern and Western medicine creates a powerhouse of information that she draws on with tremendous effectiveness. Her practice comes from the heart, she does this because she truly cares and desires to help others feel their best.
I came to her with chronic pain issues in Feb. ’15. Since then, I have seen a drastic improvement in my general well-​being and peace of mind. Her treatments are always unique, based on what symptoms –mental and emotional– are coming up at that time. She has an array of different techniques and tools that have consistently shown to be effective in bringing my body’s energies back into alignment. Every time I leave her office, I am refreshed and encouraged. Chronic pain can be very discouraging but Dr. Smith’s treatment has given me the proof I needed to believe a pain-​free life is possible.
The space itself feels more like an Asian spa than a doctor’s office. I relax as soon as I walk through the door; salt lamps and beautiful art help to soothe the soul and quiet the mind. It is a very welcoming and safe place that I look forward to going to. The staff is incredible and very attentive. I have never had such a positive relationship with a doctor and their team.
If you are looking for someone who will see you and hear you before treating you, call Dr. Smith’s office and schedule your first visit. Chicago is lucky to have such an incredible healer within it’s midst.
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If you are seeking a highly compassionate, intelligent and deeply intuitive healer, see Dr. Leslie. As someone who has used acupuncture for over 25 years, she is by far the most skilled practitioner, and as a licensed MD, she brings even more depth of understanding to your care. She has addressed every single one of my medical concerns in a thoughtful way (she really does listen to you!), and I’ve seen an overall increase in my health and well being since we began working together. We are truly blessed to have her practicing in Chicago!

Easily the best doctor I have ever been to.
She listens to what’s going on, which is more than I can say for any doctor I have ever visited. She helped provide an explanation for what was going on in my body and what I can do to help get rid of the symptoms. I’m kind of irritated with myself for waiting so long to go see her, but it was definitely worth it.
She’s also probably the easiest person to talk to, which helps when you’re trying to explain your symptoms. After trying to be my own health detective for the past year, I was able to get advice from someone who actually knows what they’re doing.
I honestly can’t say enough good things about her.

Dr. Smith is the best ever! No question about it. I have been an acupuncture patient of hers for over a year. She has helped me with so many health issues its incredible! She is always learning new techniques, always improving herself and it shows with how she treats her patients and the results her patients get. Dr. Smith truly cares for the well-​being of people and I highly highly highly recommend her and her staff.

I agree with all of the previous positive comments about Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith represents the embodiment of holistic care. She brings a unique combination of Eastern and Western medicine that allows her to customize treatment and correct issues in their root with high quality treatment.
During an appointment for my issue, she noticed something else and treated that on the spot. That is typical of her. Dr. Smith was completely committed to resolving my medical challenges.
She gave me self-​care assignments after each treatment, which was a great way for me to stay conscientious and be an active part of my own healthcare.
Her bedside manner is outstanding. She took her time. She is compassionate, a great listener, knowledgeable, intuitive, and has a great sense of humor, to boot.
Dr. Smith is a joy to work with, and I would recommend her.

I have had stomach issues my whole life. After exhausting every medical test possible (literally) I figured I’d try acupuncture. Dr. Smith is amazing. During our initial consult Dr. Smith listened to my symptoms and developed a plan of action that included acupuncture, diet, and overall lifestyle ides to help me feel better. Dr Smith said this treatment may take six or more sessions to cure as it has been an ongoing issue. After one session I felt 100% better. Two more follow up sessions and I «graduated» as Dr. Smith says. With a combination of acupuncture and Dr. Smith’s recommendations on diet and lifestyle I feel like a new man. If I could give six stars I would.

Dr. Smith is just amazing. She really listens to your symptoms to determine the best course of action for you. She is kind, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and has a soothing bedside manner. I am not a nap person at all, but here I find myself being able to do so. I am just able to get that relaxed.
There are many types of traditional Asian medicine that Dr. Smith may incorporate for you, catering to your specific needs. Each has their benefits and really do work. This is really the place for you if you are looking for a natural approach to medicine. Dr. Smith also offers a full range of herbs for you to take home. I am always very excited at my appointment, as I know when I leave I will leave much better than when I walked in.
This is the place to go to feel better and stay better. You will feel the same way after just one appointment.

Dr Smith is amazing. She knows her stuff and made Acupuncture a legitimate practice for me because of her knowledge, certificate from Harvard and training as a surgeon. I was comfortable and surprised by how amazing I felt after my first treatment. She fixed what three other doctors weren’t able to identify or maintain long term. I finally have hope that I’ve found the right health solution.

Dr. Smith has her MD in addtion to her acupuncturists license. She also has an MA and MS. Plus she was surgeon before she started studying Asian medicine and herbs. To add to it she is currently a professor who imparts her expertise to young future doctors. Equally impressive and perhaps more importantly for me as a law school student and her other non-​meidcal professional patients she is also a lecturer/​professional public speaker/​medical educator.
In terms of the lecturer/​professional public speaker/​medical educator thing Specifically; Dr. Smith maintains an online presence with medical education articles and tips via LinkedIn, her own web cite, and Facebook. She also educates you and gives you helpful medical advice with each of your appointments. I’ve been invited to hear her speak publicly but was traveling at the time. I did see a youtube lecture she gave one night after I started mssing my friend Patrick who studies the Chinise language and culture including medicine. With all these impressive credentials, degrees, and knowledge bases you might think she uses complex medical language and has a cold bedside manner. Quite the contrary she treats you as if you were a friend from your first appointment onward. I can’t say family like they do in the olive garden ads b/​c if you family treatment would be free at least in my family. At the same time she remains professional.
She treats me for back pain, Sessional Affective Disorder, carpool tunnel and anxiety/​stress from law school. She also treated me for a cold once and general pains. Her approach is gentle she uses a focal points to relax you. I’ve only gotten needle and herbal work done from her but apparently she also does cupping and something or another with heat and electricity you a are reading this on Unilocal I am sure it would not be difficult for you to also check out her Facebook page, Linkedin and own webpage
During your first appointment she does an exam and sits with you and explains her theory on your treatment including something about ying and yang and fire, wood and some other things. I am a veteran of acupuncture in sunny CA but she has a unique approach so listen to her She personalizes it to you. The fact that she has an MD means she combines the
interrogative/​holistic medicine with traditional medicine, U get the best of both worlds without any of the negatives.
My only issue is that she tends not to begin or end on time but it is only b/​c she wants to ensure she does everything she must do in order to maximize your treatment. She is not one of those docs who have you in and out in exactly X amount of time as she truly believes in maximizing each of your sessions. For example she helped be reduce my stress the day b4 a midterm in property law and due to my own studying and her help I got a B. Also its a bit expensive but that’s only b/​c she is the best at whats she does, has years of experience, continues to study and individualizes your treatment each time you come in. Plus I am a law school student in debt so anything is on the costly side for me. No matter the expense u should try to work it out b/​c she will not only treat you physically but also mentally and hey a shrink costs a hell of a lot more and you have to see them more often. Plus you’l won’t regret it and you’ll feel better and actually be better/​healthier. Dr. Smith does not offer packages or demand that you come in simply b/​c she sees you as a pay check she has you come in, in line with your individualized medical plan. She explains everything to you along the way and expects you to be an active participant in your health plan. She gives you homework like drink less caffeine and reduce stress I fail b/​c I still drink to much caffeine and stress to much. I am sure if i did as good of a job on her homework as I do on my law school reading /​work my treatment would be at 110% as opposed to 100%. But it’s okay she won’t lecture you if you fail as I do. On a positive note she has made me calmer and if anybody know me this is a miracle.
Bottom line Dr. Smith is a must see if you are in need of treatment that is assuming you have an ounce of love/​respect and or concern for yourself. Be good to yourself and see Dr. Smith.

My friend fell down the stairs, hurting his knee, which swelled up like a balloon. I called Dr. Leslie Smith for help.
She treated him ONE TIME with acupuncture and lasers, and he went from using a crutch to walking pain free in just 10 DAYS!
While I was there, Dr. Smith noticed I had the sniffles, and offered a quick acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment. I felt better right away, and everything was totally clear the next day.
If you have been told you need a pill to cover up pain, or «just live with it,» Give Dr. Leslie a call. She makes patient visits relaxing, informative, and rewarding!

I recently decided to try Dr Smith, based upon the recommendation of one of my friends.
Dr Smith has been treating me for a couple of months, and I’ve seen huge improvements in pain elimination, and a lot of others too numerous to list. :o)
I highly recommend Dr Smith!

I was a patient of Dr. Smith for about a year as I recovered from various sports injuries (ruptured tendon in finger, torn ligaments in knee, lower back and shoulder pain) and I was impressed by her comprensive approach to healing and health care.
Her combination of using Eastern and Western medicine was instrumental in addressing both the symptoms and the root causes of of my ailments.
I’m disappointed that she is no longer based in LA, but I am thankful for the help she provided to get me healthy and back on me feet. I’ll be scheduling appointments with Dr. Smith next time I’m in Chicago!