Dr. Daniel Howard Smilkstein, MD

Dr. Daniel Smilkstein specializes in family medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Health. With 48 years of experience caring for patients of all ages, Dr. Smilkstein provides comprehensive healthcare services. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Smilkstein practices at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. His expertise includes treating back pain conditions across all age groups, from children and teens to pregnant women experiencing pregnancy-related back discomfort. He incorporates physical therapy techniques, manual therapy, and strength training into his treatment approaches to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Smilkstein at 5.0 out of 5 stars.