
Matthew Russell Smeds MD FACS
Division Chief - Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Program Director - Vascular Surgery Training Programs, Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University
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1225 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63104
Phone+1 314-977-4730
Fax+1 314-977-1642
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Education & Training
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2010 - 2012
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2005
University of Nebraska-LincolnBS, Biology, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2017 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2018 - 2023
AR State Medical License 2012 - 2020
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- EJ Wylie Traveling Fellowship Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Drilling a safer path: Reconsidering the iliac wing as a reconstructive corridor.Apoorva Bhandari, Matthew R Smeds
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2026-08-01 - Progression of peripheral arterial disease predicts worse outcomes after dialysis access surgery.Mohammed Hamouda, Shima Rahgozar, Umu-Hawa Rogers, Dong-Jin E Kang Sim, Matthew Smeds
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2026-08-01 - Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Impact on Patients with Lower Extremity Arteriovenous Dialysis Access.Gavin Christy, David P Ebertz, Jeffrey J Siracuse, Matthew R Smeds
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2026-06-01
Journal Articles
- Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Outcomes After AmputationWillythssa S Pierre-Louis, Matthew Smeds, Annals of Vascular Surgery
- Snoring and Carotid Artery Disease: A New Risk Factor EmergesRobert Deeb, Kathleen Yaremchuk, Jonathan Bath, Judith C Lin, Matthew R Smeds, The Laryngoscope
- Revascularization with Obturator or Hemi-Neoaortoiliac System for Partial Aortic Graft InfectionsMatthew R Smeds, Maham Rahimi, Annals of Vascular Surgery
Books/Book Chapters
Authored Content
- Gender Disparity and Sexual Harassment in Vascular Surgery PracticesFebruary 2020
- Revascularization with Obturator or Hemi-Neoaortoiliac System for Partial Aortic Graft InfectionsAugust 2018
- VESS22. Access Site Complications for Antegrade and Retrograde Access of the Common Femoral Artery Are SimilarMay 2018
Press Mentions
Health Watch: Leg Pain Could Signal Peripheral Artery DiseaseMarch 5th, 2020
Health Watch: Most Smokers Want to Quit but Need HelpFebruary 21st, 2019
Health Watch: Why Blood Clots in the Legs Can Be FatalOctober 18th, 2018
Committees
- Member, Society for Vascular Surgery Education Council 2015 - Present
- Member, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Program Committee 2015 - Present
- Member, Society for Vascular Surgery Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Writing Group 2015 - Present
- Member, Society for Vascular Surgery Program Committee 2014 - Present
Professional Memberships
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- Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS)Member
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