John J Smith III MD FACS

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Senior Partner NH Urology Partners

Novant Health Pelvic Health Center770 Highland Oaks DrWinston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone+1 336-718-1970

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Summary

Dr. John Smith III, based in Winston-Salem, NC, is a urologist specializing in female urology, pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, and surgical oncology. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University, followed by residencies in surgery and urology at UMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Clinic, respectively. He is currently a Urologic Surgeon at Novant Health, having served as Chief of Surgery and has a significant academic background, having been a full Professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine and an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in urogynecology, pediatric urology, urologic oncology, and minimally invasive surgery. His research findings have been published in notable journals and have been well-cited. He has received numerous accolades, including being named among the Best Doctors in America and America's Top Doctors.

Education & Training

Lahey ClinicResidency, Urology, 1986 - 1989
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1985
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1983
Georgetown UniversityMS, 1979
Fordham UniversityBS, 1978

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2006 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1984 - 2024
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors in America 2001-2026
America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2023
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Exair® Versus Native Tissue Repair for Prolapse
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

77 citations
Robot-assisted laparoscopic vs open radical cystectomy: comparison of complications and perioperative oncological outcomes in 200 patients.
A. Karim Kader, Kyle A. Richards, L. Spencer Krane, Joseph A. Pettus, John J. Smith
BJU International. 2013-08-01
46 citations
Is Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy Justified in the Elderly? A Comparison of Robotic Versus Open Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer in Elderly ≥75 Years Old
Kyle A. Richards, A. Karim Kader, Rick Otto, Joseph A. Pettus, John J. Smith
Journal of Endourology. 2012-10-04
47 citations
Does initial learning curve compromise outcomes for robot-assisted radical cystectomy? A critical evaluation of the first 60 cases while establishing a robotics program.
Kyle A. Richards, Karim Kader, Joseph A. Pettus, John J. Smith, Ashok K. Hemal
Journal of Endourology. 2011-09-08

Journal Articles

Is robot-assisted radical cystectomy justified in the elderly? A comparison of robotic versus open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in elderly > 75 years old
Richards KA, Kader AK, Otto R, Pettus JA, Smith JJ 3rd, Hemal AK, J Endourol, 10/26/2012
Does initial learning curve compromise outcomes for robot assisted radical cystectomy? A critical evaluation of first 60 cases of RARC while establishing a robotics pr...
Richards,KA,Kader,AK ,Smith, JJ III, Pettus,JA and Hemal A, J of Endouro, 9/25/2011
Changing Patterns in iatrogenic ureteral injuries
Romero, V, Akinpar H, Smith ,JJ III , Assimos,DG, Review Urol, 1/1/2011

Books/Book Chapters

Glenn's Urology
Chapter: Use of The Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Page 414 - 421Smith, J.J. III and Barrett, D.MEditors: Graham,SD.LipppincotEdition 6th,2004
Campbell's Urology
Chapter: The Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Men and Women with Urinary Incontinence
Smith, J.J. III and Barrett, D.M.Editors: Walsh, Retik, et al.Edition 8th,2002
Seminars in Colorectal Surgery
Chapter: Urology for Colorectal Surgeons
Smith, J.J. IIIEditors: Libertino, J.A. and Smith, J.J. III.2000

Abstracts/Posters

Empiric antibiotics for an elevated PSA: A Randomized prospective multi-institutional trial
Large MC, Gerber GS Pettus AJ, Smith JJ III et al, J Clin Oncol, ASCO Florida, 2/1/2012

Lectures

Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Post Sling Incontinence
Invasive Surgery Symposium Forsyth Medical Center - 5/6/2011
Characteristics of Pain in Varicocele:Does Varicocelectomy Really Relieve the Pain?
AUA Meeting Washington DC - 1/1/2011
Prospective Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of ESWL at a Multi-Practice Single Center :An Evaluation of 14,397 Patients
SE Sec AUA New Orleans - 1/1/2011

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