Dr. Douglas G Smith MD
Family Practitioner
1230 Maine St Poland ME, 04274About
Dr. Douglas Smith is a family practitioner practicing in Poland, ME. Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1994
OH STATE UNIV COLL OF MED AND PUB HLTH 1994
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
- Callus
- Vascular Disease
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