Dr. Gary D Smith MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3621 22nd St Suite 400 Lubbock TX, 79410About
Dr. Gary Smith practices Pulmonology in Lubbock, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Smith manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1979
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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