
Jared B Smith MD FACS
Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
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19550 E 39th St SSte 325Independence, MO 64057
Phone+1 816-373-4646
Fax+1 816-373-7831
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Summary
- Dr. Jared Smith is a general surgeon based in Independence, MO, and Lee's Summit, MO, specializing in general surgery with subspecialties in melanoma and minimally invasive surgery. He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Smith currently practices at Centerpoint Medical Center and Lee's Summit Medical Center and is recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in robotic surgery at Independence Surgical Clinic. His clinical expertise includes conditions such as gallbladder disease, hiatal hernias, paraesophageal hernias, ventral hernias, incisionsl hernias, inguinal hernias, parastomal hernias, diverticulitis, colon cancer, melanoma, abdominal wall reconstruction, and others. Dr. Smith has contributed to various peer-reviewed publications in the field of general surgery. His accolades include being named a Top Doctor by several regional magazines and receiving a Golden Apple Teaching Award from the University of Colorado. He places importance on personalizing care for each of his patients.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2002
University of MissouriB.S., Biohemistry, Cum Laude, 1994 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2007 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2002 - 2008
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Ingram's Magazine, 2023
- Top Doctor Kansas City Magazine, 2022-2023
- Top Doctor 435 Magazine, 2019-2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 48 citationsBilateral projections from rat MI whisker cortex to the neostriatum, thalamus, and claustrum: Forebrain circuits for modulating whisking behaviorKevin D. Alloway, Jared B. Smith, Kyle J. Beauchemin, Michelle L. Olson
The Journal of Comparative Neurology. 2009-08-10 - 40 citationsContralateral corticothalamic projections from MI whisker cortex: Potential route for modulating hemispheric interactionsKevin D. Alloway, Michelle L. Olson, Jared B. Smith
The Journal of Comparative Neurology. 2008-09-01 - 4 citationsMultiple gastric carcinoids.Frank E. Johnson, Jared B Smith, Christine M Janney, Sanjay Ramrakhiani
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2003-06-01
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