Dr. Richard Francis Smith M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
159 Executive Dr Suite C Danville VA, 24541Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Richard Smith is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Danville, VA. Dr. Smith specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1974
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Laryngitis
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Goiter
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Nearest Hospitals
DANVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
142 SOUTH MAIN STREET DANVILLE VA 24541BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATIl
700 SCOTT & WHITE DRIVE COLLEGE STATION TX 77845