Experienced in Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma

Dr. Clayton Smith

Radiation Oncology
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Experienced in Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

Clayton Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in AL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Arkansas Health and Wellness
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial of Hypofractionated Post-Prostatectomy Radiation Therapy (HYPORT) Versus Conventional Post-Prostatectomy Radiation Therapy (COPORT)
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Hypofractionated Post-Prostatectomy Radiation Therapy (HYPORT) Versus Conventional Post-Prostatectomy Radiation Therapy (COPORT)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Open-Label Study of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Versus Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed MGMT (Tumor O-6-Methylguanine DNA Methyltransferase) Unmethylated Glioblastoma
A Randomized Phase II/III Open-Label Study of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Versus Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed MGMT (Tumor O-6-Methylguanine DNA Methyltransferase) Unmethylated Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure, Drug, Radiation, Device
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase II Clinical Trial Platform of Sensitization Utilizing Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) in Rectal Cancer
A Phase II Clinical Trial Platform of Sensitization Utilizing Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) in Rectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
Androgen Deprivation Therapy and High Dose Radiotherapy With or Without Whole-Pelvic Radiotherapy in Unfavorable Intermediate or Favorable High Risk Prostate Cancer: A Phase III Randomized Trial
Androgen Deprivation Therapy and High Dose Radiotherapy With or Without Whole-Pelvic Radiotherapy in Unfavorable Intermediate or Favorable High Risk Prostate Cancer: A Phase III Randomized Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 3
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      • Astrocytoma
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      • Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
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      • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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