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Dr. David Smith, MD

Dr. David Smith, MD

Emergency Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Smith, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1978. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Practice

15004 Innovation Dr San Diego, CA 92128

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(858) 605-7171

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Smith specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Smith, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1978. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories15004 Innovation Dr San Diego, CA 92128
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Practice

Office15025 Innovation Dr San Diego, CA 92128
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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