David Phillips Smack MD

Dermatologic Surgery

President, Talbot Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, PA

5 Caulk LaneSuite 2 2ND floorEaston, MD 21601
Phone+1 410-822-9890
Fax+1 410-763-9536

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Summary

Dr. David Smack is a dermatologist based in Easton, MD, specializing in dermatologic surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, followed by an internship at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center and a residency at the National Capital Consortium. Since 1997, he has served as the President of Talbot Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Smack is experienced in areas such as dermatologic surgery, basal cell carcinoma, Mohs micrographic surgery, melanoma, and cutaneous malignancies. He has been published multiple times, with some works notably cited over 100 times. His honors include being a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Academy of Dermatology.

Education & Training

National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Dermatology, 1991 - 1994
Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 1990 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1995 - 1998
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (ASMS) American Society for Mohs Surgery
Fellow (ASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

150 citations
Infection and Allergy Incidence in Ambulatory Surgery Patients Using White Petrolatum vs Bacitracin Ointment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
David Phillips Smack, Allan C. Harrington, Cary L. Dunn, Robin S. Howard, Albert J. Szkutnik
JAMA. 1996-09-25
132 citations
PROPOSAL FOR A PATHOGENESIS-BASED CLASSIFICATION OF TUMORAL CALCINOSIS
David Phillips Smack, Scott A. Norton, James E. Fitzpatrick
International Journal of Dermatology. 1996-04-01
3 citations
Golf club granuloma.
Peter C. Young, David Phillips Smack, Purnima Sau, Frank B. Johnson, William D. James
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 1995-06-01