Terry Jay Smith MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School
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1000 Wall StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-764-4190
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Summary
- Dr. Terry Smith is an endocrinologist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor. His clinical specialties include Graves' disease, thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, and metabolic diseases.
Dr. Smith is the Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and also serves as Professor of Internal Medicine at the U-M Medical School. His research focuses on autoimmune thyroid disease, extracellular matrix, cell signaling, gene expression, ecosanoids, inflammation, and cytokine action.
To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Thyroid Eye Disease Clinic at 734-764-5106. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.
Education & Training
University of ChicagoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1979 - 1981
Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1975
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2008 - 2021
GA State Medical License 1983 - 1987
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Monocytes Express a Functional Thyrotropin Receptor and Express Increased IL-6 and IL-8: Possible Mechanistic Implications.Raymond S Douglas, Shoaib Ugradar, Tünde Mester, Emanuil Parunakian, Terry J Smith
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-02-13 - 1 citationsG Protein-coupled and Membrane Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Relationships Yield Therapeutic Opportunities.Leonard Girnita, Joseph A M J L Janssen, Terry J Smith
Endocrine Reviews. 2025-11-24 - 8 citationsComorbidities Are Associated With Unfavorable Outcome in Aquaporin-4 Antibody Positive Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein ...Sara Samadzadeh, Frederike Cosima Oertel, Hadi Salih, Ting-Yi Lin, Seyedamirhosein Motamedi
European Journal of Neurology. 2025-06-01
Journal Articles
- The Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Receptor and Its Role in Thyroid-Associated OphthalmopathyTerry Smith, MD, Nature
- HIF2A-LOX Pathway Promotes Fibrotic Tissue Remodeling in Thyroid-Associated OrbitopathyTerry J Smith, Alon Kahana, Endocrinology
- Orbital Fibroblasts from Patients with Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy Modulate TNF-Α Expression in CD34Terry Smith, MD, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Press Mentions
Clinical Challenges: Long-Term Management of Thyroid Eye DiseaseOctober 14th, 2022- Clinical Challenges: Settling on the Optimal Treatment for Thyroid Eye DiseaseSeptember 15th, 2022
- Clinical Challenges: Knowing When It's Thyroid Eye DiseaseAugust 15th, 2022
Grant Support
- Immunoglobulin Activation Of FibroblastsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Functional Diversity Of Orbital FibroblastsNational Eye Institute2009–2011
- Regulation Of Retroocular Connective TissueNational Eye Institute2008–2011
- Regulation Of Retroocular Connective Tissue: Interleukin IL-16 Levels In PatiNational Center For Research Resources2005–2010
- Immunoglobulin Activation Of FibroblastsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2008
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