Dr. Briant W Smith MD
Orthopedist
3883 AIRWAY DR SANTA ROSA CA, 95403About
Dr. Briant Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Smith specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Smith tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Surgery, Spine Problems, Joint Problems
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