Dr. Alan C Smith MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
6400 Powers Rd Orchard Park NY, 14127About
Dr. Alan Smith practices Geriatric Medicine in Orchard Park, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Smith works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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