Dr. Michael Lee Smith M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Michael Smith is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Smith specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1992
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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