Overview
Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH is the Chief of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and the Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Smink received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed general surgery residency at the Brigham, and completed a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. His clinical interests include abdominal wall hernias, foregut surgery and biliary tract disease. Dr. Smink serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Education, and he is a member of Academy of Master Surgeon Educators through the American College of Surgeons. He is the Past-President of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery.Dr. Smink’s research focuses on resident and faculty education and patient safety through simulation, team training, and coaching. He is the co-PI on an NIH R01 grant, the Provider Awareness and Cultural dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), a curriculum to improve surgeon communication with culturally diverse patients. In addition, he is the co-director for the Surgical Coaching for Operative Performance Enhancement (SCOPE) Program, where he helps lead a program of peer-coaching and performance improvement for surgeons.
Dr. Smink is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 146 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Smink has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas S. Smink
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas S. Smink?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas S. Smink by calling their office at 617-983-7260. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas S. Smink a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas S. Smink is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas S. Smink specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas S. Smink is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Femoral Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Douglas S. Smink participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas S. Smink has published 146 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas S. Smink's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas S. Smink accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas S. Smink accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and BMC HealthNet. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-983-7260 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Smink isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Femoral HerniaDr. Smink isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Smink isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.