Dr. John K Smart M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2701 David Dr Suite A Metairie LA, 70003Rating
5/5
About
Dr. John Smart is a physiatrist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Smart is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Smart focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Smart can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of Florida College of Medicine 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
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