Dr. Jerrold R Smith MD
Pediatrician
1515 N Post Rd Indianapolis IN, 46219About
Dr. Jerrold Smith is a pediatrician practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Smith is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Smith can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1967
Indiana University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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