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Dr Garth Smith
Family Physician, Emergency Physician
About Dr Smith
Edit profileDr. Garth Smith is a dual-certified Family and Emergency Physician serving the Calgary community through Foothills Medical Centre and Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, located at 1213 4 St SW, Calgary, AB. With over 18 years of experience in acute and primary care, he is known for his calm precision in high-pressure environments and his commitment to patient-centered treatment. If you've received care from Dr. Smith, consider leaving a review to help others find a physician who blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion.
Special interest
Dr. Smith’s medical interests include emergency trauma response, urgent care diagnostics, chronic wound management, and acute respiratory conditions. He specializes in rapid assessment and stabilization of patients with fractures, infections, dehydration, asthma, and minor burns, while also offering family medicine services such as preventive screenings and treatment planning for chronic illnesses.
Education and training
Dr. Garth Smith earned his MD from the University of Calgary in 2007 and holds certifications in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, along with LMCC accreditation.
Practice in Calgary, AB
- 1213 4St SW, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre, main floor urgent care centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R 0X7
Frequently Asked Questions
He manages acute medical issues such as fractures, asthma attacks, infections, and dehydration, using evidence-based protocols to ensure rapid and safe stabilization.
Yes, he offers preventive care, chronic disease management, and general health consultations for patients of all ages in his family practice setting.
Absolutely—he treats both acute and chronic wounds, including lacerations, burns, and sprains, using appropriate dressing techniques and follow-up care.
Yes, he provides same-day treatment for conditions like severe colds, migraines, minor eye injuries, and sore throats at Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre.
He initiates referrals when needed and collaborates with specialists to ensure patients receive comprehensive and timely follow-up care tailored to their condition.
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