
Dr. Joseph L. Smith MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
1086 Franklin St Johnstown PA, 15905About
Dr. Joseph Smith is a general surgeon practicing in Johnstown, PA. 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Russell Dumire MD1111 Franklin St Johnstown PA 15905
- Dr. William M Carney M.D.1086 FRANKLIN STREET, GOOD SAMARITAN BLDG. JOHNSTOWN PA 15905
- Dr. Trudi J Brown M.D.600 SOMERSET AVE WINDBER PA 15963
- Dr. Kim R Marley MD600 Somerset Ave Windber PA 15963
- Dr. Michael R Ward D.O.1086 Franklin St Johnstown PA 15905
- Dr. Patrick Tengco Gatmaitan M.D.1086 Franklin Street Johnstown PA 15905
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