Dr. Kenton Osborne Smitherman M.D.
Hospitalist
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kenton Smitherman is a hospitalist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Smitherman specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Smitherman manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Smitherman works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Medical Degree
Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC Other Degree
Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Other Degree
Hospitalist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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