Dr. Joshua R. Smith MD
Hospitalist
1800 N. Capitol Ave. Np E140 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Joshua Smith is a hospitalist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Smith specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Smith manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Smith works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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