Dave Smith, MD

David Smith, MD (he/him), is committed to providing broad-spectrum care to underserved rural populations. He is a rural Wisconsinite, originally from Amery. He attended the University of Minnesota – Morris, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology. While in Morris, he worked as an EMT and saw firsthand the importance of preventive care. He also volunteered in Haiti and learned about the importance of building long-term relationships with patients for continued care. He returned to Wisconsin to earn his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He participated in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) program and completed his clinical rotations in the La Crosse area. While in La Crosse, he partnered with the local school system to encourage high school students to explore medical careers. David is interested in procedural medicine and palliative care. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and camping. When there is snow on the ground, he enjoys skiing; if there is no snow, he enjoys running. He plays and sings country and folk songs on his acoustic guitar and punk rock on his electric guitar. He also enjoys reading, watching sports, and roasting coffee.