Dr. Derek William Smith, MD

Dr. Derek Smith is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 25 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he developed expertise in treating hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. His dual specialty allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring inpatient treatment while maintaining the broad medical knowledge essential for internal medicine practice.

Dr. Smith practices at The Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, New York, where he focuses on treating serious conditions including sepsis and respiratory failure. His clinical skills include performing chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to diagnose breathing problems and lung conditions. He also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients who need specialized temperature management during critical care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Smith highly for his care, giving …him an average rating of 5.0.