Dr. Geoffrey Smith MD
Emergency Physician
1101 Medical Center Blvd Emergency Department Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Geoffrey Smith practices Emergency Medicine in Marrero, LA. Dr. Smith assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Smith examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1982
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1982
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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