Dr. James Dettmer Smith MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. James Smith is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Smith specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1965
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1965
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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