Dr. Joseph G. Smith MD
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
4620 Bunker Hill Lane Virginia Beach Virginia, 23462About
Dr. Joseph Smith is a podiatrist practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Smith is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Education and Training
Kent State University
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1977
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Wound Management- Wound Management
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaker, Health Point, Super Pharmaceutical Companies -
- Former Assistant Resident Director, Eastern Virginia Medical School -
- Board of Directors, Several Home Health Agencies -
- Regional Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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