Marla was born and raised in Southern Illinois and has been practicing as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner since 2007. Additionally, her background includes over 21 years of labor and delivery nursing. Marla enjoys helping women in all stages of their life through preventative health care.
She lives in Waterloo with her two daughters. In her free time, she loves to travel with her friends and family. If she could eat one food for the rest of her life, it would be chicken wings!
Career Information
Undergraduate
Nursing, Jewish Hospital College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO
Master
Nursing, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
Associates
Nursing, Missouri Baptist School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO
Patient Reviews
Sandra K.
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Very friendly staff. I feel confident I’m listened to and thoroughly cared for.
Jun 7, 2025
Eleanor B.
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Marla’s the best! I’ve been going to her since I was 15. She always makes you feel comfortable and keeps the conversations rolling. The procedures...
Jun 1, 2025
Barb T.
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Well let's be honest, no one loves going to the gyn but I have to say every staff member goes above and beyond to make...
May 31, 2025
The_Musical_Penguin 2.
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I love Marla! She makes me feel so comfortable, like she's been my doctor for years! She is quick and to the point, and always...
May 20, 2025
Debbie V.
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Marla is great. She listens to what I say. She is genuinely interested in what is going on. She gives great suggestions on how to...
May 19, 2025
Tiffany B.
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Marla is so caring and patient and answers all questions. Even after scheduling messed up my hour ultrasound she still a squeezed me in. Never...
May 18, 2025
Ginger R.
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Marla is a caring and dedicated health care provider.
May 16, 2025
Laura L.
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The staff in the doctor is very friendly. The place is clean.I have no complaints
May 11, 2025
Carmen J.
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Very friendly atmosphere from the receptionist ,nurse and of course Dr. Marla Smith. Let’s face it these yearly exams comes around quickly and it’s not...
May 10, 2025
Kristin W.
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She listened and investigated some concerns I had. Great provider!
May 5, 2025
