Dr. Smith has over 30 years of extensive experience in the field of managed care and gynecology.  He received his M.D. in Medicine in Surgery and became Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1977.  Dr. Smith also served as Associate Professor at George Washington University Hospital, and has received awards from various organizations for his excellence in medical education in women’s health.

In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Smith has written and contributed to numerous medical publications relating to the treatment of gynecological conditions. He conducted his own original medical research relating to women’s health, and also developed a model for scientific research methods.

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Smith believes his mission is to provide patients with effective, reliable, and safe forms of medical weight loss treatment options.  His medical background enables him to combine both the traditional methods of medicine with complementary medicine, taking a holistic approach to the practice of restorative medicine.

He believes in an approach that includes the traditional medicine plus a body-mind focus that incorporates a lifestyle change.  By treating the underlying causes of weight gain, not just the symptoms, he feels that is able to guide patients with a cohesive vision of how the body heals. This integrative approach enables him to approach suboptimal health more thoroughly with an evaluation of the whole person—body and mind.