
Dr. Douglas B Smith M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8902 N Meridian St Suite 210 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Douglas Smith is a rheumatologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Smith specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Smith treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1982
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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Practice At 8902 N Meridian St Suite 210
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- Dr. Stefan Monev M.D.8051 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis IN 46237
- Dr. Randall J Reed MD8902 N MERIDIAN ST INDIANAPOLIS IN 46260
- Dr. John Michael Condit M.D.8902 N Meridian St Indianapolis IN 46260
- Mrs. Sarah Thomas MD8890 East 116th Street Fishers IN 46038
- Dr. Ellen H Stoesz MD6820 Parkdale Pl Indianapolis IN 46254
Nearest Hospitals
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTHl
1701 N SENATE BLVD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46202COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EASTl
1500 N RITTER AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46219