Dr. David J Smith DO
Emergency Physician
13081 Highway 9 N Alpharetta GA, 30004About
Dr. David Smith practices Emergency Medicine in Alpharetta, GA. 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1988
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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