Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
135 Grant Street Buffalo New York, 14213About
Glen R. Smith, MD, PhD, has a practice in Buffalo, NY, named the Wellness Family Practice Center. Opened in 2003 with his wife on Buffalo's West Side, the practice caters to a variety of different lifestyles and cultures. They serve over 3,000 patients and combine direct healthcare services and health education for the surrounding Hispanic and African-American communities. A practicing endocrinologist, Dr. Smith specializes in the management of diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Smith is also on staff at the Kaleida Health System of Buffalo.
Education and Training
University of Calgary
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Board Eligible
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pain
- Graves' Disease
Internships
- University of Toronto
Professional Society Memberships
- National Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
He grew up in a house where as children they were taught that you can do anything if you are willing to dedicate yourself to the task.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Running
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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