About
D. has been part of the Medical Center at Ocean Reef clinical staff since 2007. D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1999. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center in 2002 and received board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine that same year. Prior to joining MCOR, Dr. Smith worked as a hospitalist physician at Baptist Homestead Hospital and Baptist Kendall and South Miami Hospitals. He leads the FitMed weight and lifestyle management program at the practice. His clinical focus includes obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Dr. Smith is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.A. (with honors), University of Florida, Phi Beta Kappa, 1994
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, 2002
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Smith right for?
Dr. Smith is a good fit for patients managing obesity, hypertension, or diabetes who want physician-led, evidence-based guidance. He leads the FitMed program, making him particularly well-suited for patients pursuing medically supervised weight management. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from his bilingual fluency. Adults who want an internist with strong hospital medicine experience also work well with Dr. Smith.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Smith focuses on obesity, hypertension, and diabetes within his internal medicine practice. He also leads the FitMed evidence-based weight and lifestyle management program at MCOR.
Yes. Dr. Smith holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his certification in 2002 upon completing his residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
FitMed is an evidence-based weight management and lifestyle program that combines medical consultation, nutritional guidance, and health coaching. Dr. Smith leads the program at the Medical Center at Ocean Reef.
D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Before joining MCOR in 2007, he worked as a hospitalist at Baptist Homestead, Baptist Kendall, and South Miami Hospitals.
Yes. Dr. Smith is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Smith joined the MCOR clinical staff in 2007. He practices in the Internal Medicine and Private Medicine Program.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026