Dr. Asha Patton-Smith MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
5999 Burke Commons Road Floor 3 Burke Virginia, 22015About
Asha Patton-Smith, MD, maintains a position at Kaiser Permanente as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. In her practice, she specializes in the diagnosis and the treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and behavior affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Educated at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, she continued her studies with an internship and residency at the George Washington University Hospital. In addition, she completed a fellowship at the Children?s National Medical Center. Dr. Patton-Smith is a professional member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- George Washington University Hospital
Fellowships
- Children's National Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her Dedication To The Field and For Taking Care of Her Patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Yoga
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