Ernst Snyman
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
6601 48th Avenue Smith Clinic Camrose Alberta, T4V 3G8About
Dr. Ernst Snyman specializes as a Family Practitioner and is primarily found at Care of Smith Clinic at Alberta, Canada. He has been in practice for over 38 years and his areas of expertise are Diabetes and Family practice. Dr. Snyman received his education from Pretoria Technical College in 1976. He is board certified from American Board of Family Medicine in Family Medicine and Diabetes.
Education and Training
Pretoria Technical College
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine
Diabetes
Provider Details
Ernst Snyman's Expert Contributions
Breast pain?
Get an ultrasound done and perhaps a biopsy depending on U/S outcome. READ MORE
What could be the reason for severe body odor?
Get your FP To perhaps check for infection and thyroid dysfunction READ MORE
Is bad breath a sign of indigestion?
No READ MORE
When does implantation bleeding occur in an expecting mother?
5 to 7 days after fertilization READ MORE
Is day time working better than night shifts?
Yes READ MORE
My urine is cloudy. Is it a sign of an infection?
No to both questions READ MORE
My daughter is very thin can you please suggest some weight gaining techniques.
See a psychologist for counseling for possible anorexia READ MORE
Sudden loss of appetite - is it normal?
Let us do a physical exam and special investigations and take from there READ MORE
My lips are turning bluish and are slightly swollen. What could be the reason for this?
Could be an allergy, you need further testing. READ MORE
I can hear a crackling sound in my joints. Does this indicate calcium deficiency?
No READ MORE
Diabetes affecting my baby
Yes READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- Alberta Medical Association, College of Family Physicians Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication, Honesty, Perseverance, Passion
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Hunting, Fishing
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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