Gerritt Smith, MD
Dr. Smith joined Lafayette Surgical Clinic in August 1984, and is a founding member of Unity Healthcare. For 35 years he enjoyed a broad general surgical practice including abdominal, chest, and vascular surgery, as well as laparoscopy, endoscopy, and robotic surgery. In April 2020, he left Lafayette Surgical Clinic to start Smith Wound Care, limiting his practice to wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
Education:
University of Illinois, Urbana Illinois, Biochemistry 1970-1972
Rush University, 1972-1976 Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine
Internship:
Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program - General Surgery - 1976-1977
Indian Health Service, Oklahoma 1977-1979
Residency:
University of California San Francisco/San Joaquin Valley Program - General Surgery - 1979-1983
Fellowship:
UCSF/Fresno Veterans Administration Medical Center - Advanced General Surgery 1983-1984
Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Wound Management
Professional Societies:
Tippecanoe Medical Society
Indiana State Medical Society
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Professional Certifications:
Certified, American Board of Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Certified Wound Care Specialist - American Board of Wound Management
Practice Emphasis:
Wound Care
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Seeing patients at Franciscan East Advanced Wound Healing and IU Arnett Wound Care Center
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