Summary

Dr. Richard Smith specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in infectious disease. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Jackson Health System. With 28 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Smith brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Smith maintains affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Tri City Medical Center, serving patients in Encinitas and Oceanside, California. His expertise includes managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes and treating serious infections like sepsis in both adult and pediatric patients. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to help diagnose and monitor patient health. Patients rate Dr. Smith 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 28 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Jackson Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Colville Smith has 2 locations

Tri City Medical Center

4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056

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Med School: Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Colville Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Colville Smith has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Jackson Health System

Medical School

Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1998

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Dr. Richard Smith's office is located at 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA, 92024.
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Dr. Richard Smith is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Tri City Medical Center.
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