Russell Smith, MD, FACS
Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist
Physician Profile
Russell Smith, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon who has dedicated his career to caring for patients with benign and cancerous tumors of the head and neck area. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to care for patients affected by head and neck cancers. He uses minimally invasive surgical approaches for a variety of different tumors. His areas of expertise include:
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Head and neck cancer
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Parathyroid disease
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Skull base tumors
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Transoral robotic surgery
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Skin cancers and melanoma
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Thyroid nodules and cancer
Specialties:
Surgical Oncologist
A surgeon trained in Complex General Surgical Oncology has expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with cancer, especially those with rare, unusual, and/or complex cancers. These surgeons typically work in cancer centers or academic institutions and coordinate patient care with other cancer specialists. They also provide community outreach in cancer prevention and education, as well as lead cancer studies.
Otolaryngologist (ENT)
An Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose and throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. The Otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
American Board of Otolaryngology
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
1991 - 1995
Residency
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
1995 - 2000
Fellowship
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
2000 - 2001
Hospital Affiliation:
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Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians