Dr. Michael L. Smith MD
Surgeon
1187 Duck Rd Kitty Hawk NC, 27949Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Michael Smith is a general surgeon practicing in Kitty Hawk, NC. 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1972
Medical College of Wisconsin 1981
Central Park Medical College
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Cellulitis
- Vascular Disease
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