Mr. Peter Smith M.D.
Hospitalist
7707 Valley Oak Dr Elkridge MD, 21075About
Dr. Peter Smith is a hospitalist practicing in Elkridge, MD. 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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