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Day Kimball Hospital Welcomes Pediatrician, Richard Smith, MD

Pediatrician, Richard Smith, M.D.,
recently joined Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Centers.

PUTNAM, CT The Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Center welcomes Richard Smith, MD, to its team of practitioners.  Dr. Smith comes to Day Kimball Hospital with more than 30 years of experience in pediatrics. He is certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatrics.  Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. 
“I was attracted to Day Kimball Hospital’s Pediatrics Program because of the quality care it provides, and the commitment and dedication of its providers,” said Dr. Smith. “I also enjoy working in Northeastern Connecticut because it still has the flavor of old-time New England. Not too many other communities like this still exist.”

Dr. Smith has spent the last several years practicing pediatrics at healthcare facilities in Rhode Island. His has a strong professional background which includes, teaching experience, membership to medical organizations, community service, conference and workshop participation, grand rounds presentations, and publication authorship.

“The Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Center is fortunate to have Dr. Smith join the practice with over 30 years of caring for children,” said Christine Vallee, director of Physician Practices.  “Dr. Smith was very active in Rhode Island serving as President of the RI Chapter for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and currently serves on the Chapter Forum Management Committee for the national American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Smith brings his expertise and many years of experience to both the Putnam and Plainfield Pediatric Centers.”

In addition to Dr. Smith, the Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Center staffs Marc Cerrone, MD; Richard Herklots, MD; Anne Josephs, MD; Krista Matsen, MD; Christopher McDermott, MD and Pediatric Department Chairman; and Bronson Terry, MD.The Center also staffs three advanced practice registered nurses, Anne Marie Grossi, Annette Konicki and Debra McGovern.

The Pediatric Center provides sick visit care, immunizations, check-ups, school and camp physicals, evaluation and treatment for attention deficit disorders and evaluation of behavioral health problems.

For more about the Day Kimball Hospital Pediatrics Center, or to make an appointment, contact the Center nearest you. Day Kimball Hospital Pediatric Centers are located in Plainfield, Putnam and Thompson. The Plainfield Center is located at 31 Dow Road, and can be reached by calling (860) 564-6200. The Putnam Pediatric Center is located at Day Kimball Hospital and can be reached by calling (860) 963-6390. The Thompson Center is located at 415 Riverside Drive and can be reached by calling (860) 923-1141.

Day Kimball Hospital is a non-profit, 103-bed community hospital in Putnam. Day Kimball has been in operation since 1894, and provides for the health care needs of Northeastern Connecticut, and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day Kimball is served by more than 1,000 employees and more than 125 physicians and medical specialists.

In coordination with its affiliated health centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Thompson, Day Kimball offers acute and general medical/surgical care, a 24-hour Emergency and Prompt Care Department, obstetrics, hematology and oncology, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary and psychiatric programs.


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Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret Street (Route 44)
Putnam, Connecticut 06260
Phone: (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366
TTY: (860) 963-6422

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