Dr. Dean A Smith MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
13060 ISLE DR BAXTER MN, 56425About
Dr. Dean Smith is an adolescent specialist practicing in Brainerd, MN. Dr. Smith works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Smith treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1986
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Croup
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