Dr. Allan C Smith M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
Dept Othopaedics & Rehabilitation Walter Reed Army Med Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Allan Smith is a hand surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Smith specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1971
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Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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