Dr. Derek W Smith MD
Hospitalist
9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH, 44195About
Dr. Derek Smith is a hospitalist practicing in Cleveland, OH. 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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