Dr. Michael A. Smith M.D.
Surgeon
12122 Tesson Ferry Road Suite 101 St. Louis Missouri , 63128About
General Surgery including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, breast cancer surgery, abdominal surgery including open and laparoscopic surgery, hernia surgery and diseases of the colon and intestines and biliary tract.
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Education and Training
MD at Saint Louis University
Board Certification
General Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Grand Rounds -
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition- 2014
- Top Docs
Fellowships
- Loyola University Chicago
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, St. Louis Surgical Socirty, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Articles and Publications
2 Chapters Regarding Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Mastery of Surgery Nyhus
What do you attribute your success to?
Staying focused and his attention to detail.
Favorite professional publications
- JACS
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