Dr. Andres Smith M.D.
Emergency Physician
751 Medical Center Ct Chula Vista CA, 91911About
Dr. Andres Smith practices Emergency Medicine in Chula Vista, CA. 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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