Richard D. Smith, MD

Pediatrician

Dr. Richard D. Smith is a Pediatrician in Putnam, CT with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Richard D. Smith, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Addiction Medicine Family Doctor

Dr. Richard D. Smith is an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor in Putnam, CT with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction. As an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor, Richard D. Smith, MD performs substance abuse recovery for all members of the family. Addiction Family Medicine is provided to help a patient's family manage the effects of his or her addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include patient evaluations, addiction diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to other specialists.

A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.