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Dr. David Lloyd Smith MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. David Smith is a rheumatologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Smith specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Smith treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1987
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Practice At 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
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Nearest Hospitals
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3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLANDl
3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210