Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D., Internist
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Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

4/5(9)
135 Grant Street Buffalo New York, 14213
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4/5

About

Glen R. Smith, MD, PhD, has a practice in Buffalo, NY, named the Wellness Family Practice Center.  Opened in 2003 with his wife on Buffalo's West Side, the practice caters to a variety of different lifestyles and cultures.  They serve over 3,000 patients and combine direct healthcare services and health education for the surrounding Hispanic and African-American communities.  A practicing endocrinologist, Dr. Smith specializes in the management of diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Smith is also on staff at the Kaleida Health System of Buffalo. 

Education and Training

University of Calgary

University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

Board Eligible

Provider Details

Male Spanish, French 46 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

DiabetesHypertension

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Headaches
  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Pain
  • Graves' Disease

Internships

  • University of Toronto

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He grew up in a house where as children they were taught that you can do anything if you are willing to dedicate yourself to the task.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, Running

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D.'s Practice location

135 Grant Street -
Buffalo, New York 14213
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Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Smith


4.0

Based on 9 reviews

Dr. Glen R. Smith M.D., PH.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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KALEIDA HEALTHl

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