Dr. Linda Smith wanted to be a physician since childhood. She began studying a pre-medical curriculum in high school and qualified for a six-year medical program at Northwestern University.

Following graduation from Northwestern, Dr. Smith attended a 5 year General Surgery Residency and then completed a one-year Burn and Trauma Fellowship at the University of New Mexico. She entered private practice in New Mexico in 1984 and began her career as a General Surgeon.

From the beginning of her practice, Dr. Smith has concentrated on breast care and in 1994, she elected to sub-specialize in the treatment of breast disorders. Since 1994 her practice has been 100% dedicated to the treatment of breast disease.