Dr. Janel Ann Smietana M.D.
Neurosurgeon
200 Hawkins Dr University Of Iowa H Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Janel Smietana, MD sees patients in Phoenix, Arizona and Round rock, Texas, specializing in neurological surgery. Dr. Smietana is licensed to treat patients in Iowa. Dr. Smietana has successfully ...
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2011
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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