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Woodson Smelser, MD, Urology, Saint Louis, MO, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Urology • Saint Louis, MO

Surgical Oncology

Assistant Professor of Surgery- Division of Urology Washington University in St. Louis

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  • Office

    Department of Surgery- Division of Urologic Surgery
    4960 Children’s Place
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Phone+1 314-273-6071
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Summary

  • I am an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis and am fellowship-trained in urologic surgical oncology. I see patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Siteman Cancer Center and BJC West County and manage all urologic cancers in either minimally-invasive/robotic or open approach as indicated. My research focuses on translational and clinical trials in bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer. I am a native Missourian raised on a family farm in the Bootheel.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Urologic Surgical Oncology, 2020 - 2022
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Urology, 2016 - 2020
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 2015
  • University of Missouri
    University of MissouriB.S., Biology, summa cum laude, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2016 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellowship Certification Society of Urologic Oncology, 2022
  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Advocacy and Leadership Summit Scholarship American College of Surgeons, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • AUA Presidential Address Stresses Collaboration, Best Urology Apps at Annual MeetingMay 2019
  • How CARMENA Results Impact the Role of Cytoreductive NephrectomyJanuary 2019
  • Developing surgical autonomy through character development: Self-efficacy, grit, and resilienceAugust 2018
  • Assessment of Patient and Surgical Variables Including Residency Training Level on Adverse Events After Ureteroscopy for Ureteral Stones: A Multivariate AnalysisJanuary 2018
  • Postoperative opioid prescriptions: How surgeons can alleviate the opioid crisisAugust 2017
  • American College of Surgeons Medical Student Podcasts: How to Succeed in the AUA MatchJuly 2017
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Press Mentions

  • Unfiltered: The Insurance Denials Most Frustrating to Physicians
    Unfiltered: The Insurance Denials Most Frustrating to PhysiciansApril 21st, 2023
  • Perioperative Hypogonadism Common in Radical Cystectomy Patients
    Perioperative Hypogonadism Common in Radical Cystectomy PatientsMay 3rd, 2019

Committees

  • Urology Advisory Council, American College of Surgeons 2016 - Present
  • Consultant to the American College of Surgeons, American Urological Association Residents and Fellows Committee 2017 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Woodson Smelser, Dr. Woodson Smelser, MD, Dr. W Smelser, Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser