Dr. Charles Franklin Smith M.D.
Pediatrician
5300 Kidspeace Dr Orefield PA, 18069About
Dr. Charles Smith is a pediatrician practicing in Orefield, PA. 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1964
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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