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Dr. Richard Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
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Dr. Richard Smith, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Tacoma, WA
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27 years of experience
Dr. Richard Smith, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Smith graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Tripler Army Medical Center.Dr. Richard Smith, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Smith currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Dr. Smith's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Smith is board certified in General Surgery.

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  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Madigan Army Medical Center
    9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431
  2. 2 Missouri Psychiatric Center
    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    2002
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Dr. Richard Smith, MD is affiliated with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Smith, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO