Dr. Shari L Smith D.O.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
2817 Mc Clelland Blvd Suite 350 Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Shari Smith is an adolescent specialist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Smith works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Smith treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1994
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