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Thomas Smith, MD, Oncology, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

ThomasJ.SmithMDFACP FASCO FAAHPM

Oncology Baltimore, MD

Hospice & Palliative

Director of Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Professor of Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1987 - 1988
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1984 - 1987
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of Akron
    University of AkronB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1971 - 1974
  • Chippewa Local High School
    Chippewa Local High SchoolH.S. Diploma, Valedictorian, 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in Baltimore, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Best Doctors, Baltimore Magazine
  • ASCO-Walther Foundation Award for Excellence in Supportive Oncology ASCO-Walther Foundation, 2019
  • Visionary in Palliative Care Amer Acad Hosp & Palliative Medicine, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Brief Report: Patterns of hospice use in patients dying from hematologic malignancies  
    Sexauer A, Cheng JM, Knight L, Smith TJ, J Palliat Med, 1/2/2014
  • Promoting new approaches for cancer care in the Middle East  
    Silbermann M, Epner DE, Charalambous H, Baider L, Puchalski CM, Balducci L, Gultekin M, Abdalla RF, Daher M, Al-Tarawneh MR, Smith TJ, Ann Oncol, 10/1/2013
  • Symptom assessment in elderly cancer patients receiving palliative care  
    Browner IS, Smith TJ, Ann Oncol, 10/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Is There a Cure for Chronic Pain? Yes, for Some People
    Is There a Cure for Chronic Pain? Yes, for Some PeopleAugust 9th, 2023
  • What Is 'Scrambler Therapy' and Why Could It Be Lifechanging for Millions Living with Chronic Pain?
    What Is 'Scrambler Therapy' and Why Could It Be Lifechanging for Millions Living with Chronic Pain?August 27th, 2023
  • ‘Scrambler Therapy’ May Finally Zap Away Chronic Pain for Good
    ‘Scrambler Therapy’ May Finally Zap Away Chronic Pain for GoodAugust 3rd, 2023

Committees

  • co-chair, NCCN Palliative Care Guidelines 2015 - Present
  • Co-chair, 2015 Update Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2015 - Present
  • Member, Update Committee of the ASCO NSCLC Expert Panel, American Society of Clinical Oncology 2015 - Present
  • member, ASCO Anorexia/Cachexia Guidelines 2019 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations