Dr. Scott P Smith M.D.
Emergency Physician
933 E Pierce St Council Bluffs IA, 51503About
Dr. Scott Smith practices Emergency Medicine in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Smith assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Smith examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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