
Dr. Norma M Smalls MD
Surgeon
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20060About
Dr. Norma Smalls is a general surgeon practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Smalls specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Smalls provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Howard University Medical School MD
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Washington Hsp Ctr Prog, Washington, DC,, Critical Care Medicine 1983
Dr. Norma M Smalls MD's Practice location
Practice At 1450 Mercantile Ln Suite 217
1450 Mercantile Ln Suite 217 -Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Get Direction
WASHINGTON, DC 20060Get Direction
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- Dr. Shuntaye Danielle Batson MD2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC 20060
Nearest Hospitals
PRINCE GEORGES HOSPITAL CENTERl
3001 HOSPITAL DRIVE CHEVERLY MD 20785HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20060MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERl
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010