
Dr. Richard Smits MD
Family Practitioner
270 COPPERFIELD BLVD NE CONCORD NC, 28025About
Dr. Richard Smits is a family practitioner practicing in CONCORD, NC. Dr. Smits specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Smits possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Saba University School of Medicine 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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