Dr. Brian Smith, MD
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I would not recommend. Testing and bringing in money one way or another seems to be the focus here. Even if you have a sleep test and are prescribed a cpap or other device, you should NOT expect integration with your primary provider or decent integrated followup or support services. You need separate appts for review of remote monitoring data or help with cpap use issues. Doctor-intrastaff communications seem erratic. I don't want to start the process all over again or I would go elsewhere.

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Dr. Smith's Care Philosophy

In December 2005, Sleep Medicine Services was founded in Amherst by Drs. George Howard and Brian Smith, both board-certified neurologists and sleep specialists. Over the years, we have been pleased to associate with other sleep medicine providers and various specialists who have interest and expertise in sleep disorders. We collaborate with psychologists, dentists, pulmonologists, and ENT surgeons in order to offer comprehensive care for patients with any type of sleep disorder in adults, adolescents and older children. Services provided will include clinical evaluations, complete sleep studies, and, in selected patients, home sleep testing.

Dr. Smith's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Sleep Medicine
Board certified in Neurology, Sleep Medicine and Vascular Neurology
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
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No malpractice history found for Massachusetts.
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Why It Matters: Dr. Smith's Board Certifications

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Neurology
Sleep Medicine
Vascular Neurology

Conditions Treated

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ataxia
Brain Disorders
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Headache
Insomnia
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Walking
Tremor
Vascular Disease

Education

Medical School
Albany Medical College
Graduated in 1992
Internship Hospital
Roger Williams Med Center Ri
Residency Hospital
Mary Hitchcock Mem Hospital
Roger Williams Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

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Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)
Vascular Neurology

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