
Dr. Jerry Alton Smith M.D.
Family Practitioner
1503 Goodwin Rd Suite 207 Ruston LA, 71270About
Dr. Jerry Smith is a family practitioner practicing in Ruston, LA. Dr. Smith specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Smith possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1986
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Back Pain
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. Johnathan C Baines MD1200 S Farmerville St Ruston LA 71270
- Mr. Michael S Phillips M.D.1200 S Farmerville St Ruston LA 71270
- Dr. Allen J Herbert MD411 E Vaughn Ave Ruston LA 71270
- Dr. Rel Larkin Gray MD206 E Reynolds Drive Ruston LA 71270
Nearest Hospitals
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409 FIRST STREET BERNICE LA 71222NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTERl
401 EAST VAUGHN AVENUE RUSTON LA 71270BIENVILLE MEDICAL CENTERl
1175 PINE STREET ARCADIA LA 71001JACKSON PARISH HOSPITALl
165 BEECH SPRINGS ROAD JONESBORO LA 71251