Dr. Dustin Welles Smith MD
Surgeon
1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-11 Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Dustin Smith is a general surgeon practicing in Franklin, TN. Dr. Smith specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Smith provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Georgetown University in Washington DC 2004
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Lung Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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