David Smith, Preventative Medicine Specialist
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David Smith

Internist

Premier Cardiovascular Care Charlotte NC, 28204
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About

Dr. David Smith is an internist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Smith specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Columbia University MS 2017

Yale University 2007

University of Connecticut BS 1995

UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson MD 1999

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular MedicineStress testsNuclear CardiologyWeight ManagementVein DiseaseCardiovascular UltrasonographyPharmacogenomic MedicineHypertension and Lipid DiseaseIntegrative Vascular Medicine and Preventive CardiologySleep MedicineClinical ResearchArrhythmia and Pacemaker Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine 2009 - 2017
  • Clinical Instructor of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine 2007 - 2009
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor UNC-Chapel Hill 2010 - 2017
  • Associate Professor Wingate University 2015 - 2017

Awards

  • Charlotte Top Doc 2018 Charlotte Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • Independent Physicians of the Carolinas  
  • Charlotte Medical, Dental, Pharmacy  
  • American Heart Association  
  • American College of Cardiology  
  • Association of Black Cardiologists  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Areas of research

Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD and Asthma, Translational atherosclerotic

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Charlotte, NC 28204
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