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Catherine Mcclung Smith, MD, Neurosurgery, Columbia, SC, Prisma Health Richland Hospital

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Neurosurgery Columbia, SC

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

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Summary

  • I am a pediatric neurosurgeon with Palmetto Health-USC Neurosurgery and an assistant professor of surgery and pediatrics with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

    My specialty interests include the surgical treatment of epilepsy and functional disorders, traumatic brain injury, clinical outcomes and guidelines.
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Education & Training

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    University of Colorado School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2015 - 2016
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2015
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • Georgia State University
    Georgia State UniversityBS, Didactic Program in Dietetics, 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2008 - 2015
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Exceptional Award (1 time recipient) Cardinal Glennon Medical Center
  • Smile Award (1 time recipient) Cardinal Glennon Medical Center
  • Shining Star Award for Outstanding Patient Care (7 time recipient) DeKalb Medical Center

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Introduction Pediatric epilepsy and functional disease  
    Kiehna E, McClung-Smith C, Bollo Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2018
  • Utility of intraoperative ultrasound for the resection of focal cortical dysplasia  
    McClung Smith, C, Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2018

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Influence of Newly Discovered Biomarkers on Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Critical Review
    Shaw T., Davis J., McClung-Smith C, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Cleveland, OH, 1/1/2018
  • The Influence of Newly Discovered Biomarkers on Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Critical Review
    Shaw T., Davis J., McClung-Smith C, Multidisciplinary Research Conference, Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis, MO, 1/1/2017
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infection and Malfunction Rates Increase after Intraperitoneal Procedures: Data from the Pediatric Health Information System
    McClung Smith C, Torok M, Somme S, Whelan R, Handler M, Hankinson T, AANS/CNS Joint Section for Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery for Pediatricians 
    1/26/2018
  • Medical management of head trauma 
    1/23/2018
  • Management of increased intracranial pressure 
    1/22/2018
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Committees

  • Trauma Liaison for Neurological Surgery, Trauma Outcomes Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, Surgery Committee - Adult Hospital 2017 - Present
  • Member, Pediatric Surgery Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, Pediatric Trauma Outcomes Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, AANS/CNS Joint Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery Guidelines Committee 2016 - Present

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Hospital Affiliations