Dr. Mark Smith
Hospitalist
700 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Mark Smith is a hospitalist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Smith specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Smith manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Smith works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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University of Alabama School of Medicine 2006
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