Dr. David Wayne Smith is a board-certified psychiatrist at Yellow Wood Recovery with over 45 years of experience specializing in addiction medicine, dual diagnosis treatment, and mental health care. Triple board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and Addiction Psychiatry, he also serves as an Addiction Medicine Expert Consultant to the California Medical Board. Dr. Smith pioneered dual diagnosis treatment in the early 1990s and brings extensive expertise in treating complex co-occurring disorders across diverse populations.
With over four decades of experience treating addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders, Dr. Smith brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to patient care. His pioneering work in dual diagnosis treatment reflects his understanding that integrated, simultaneous treatment of both mental health and substance use conditions produces the best outcomes. His experience across VA hospitals, tribal health, methadone programs, and psychiatric facilities—combined with his work serving HIV/AIDS patients and Native American communities—enables him to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care that addresses the unique needs of each individual.
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