Dr. George Leon Smith MD
Family Practitioner
4166 A Newton Drive Covington GA, 30014About
Dr. George Smith is a family practitioner practicing in Covington, GA. 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1979
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Vascular Disease
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