Overview
Woodson Smelser is a Urologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Smelser is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
4921 Parkview Pl Ste 11C, Saint Louis, MO 63110
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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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Dr. Zachary Hamilton specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of urologic cancers, including kidney, testicular, prostate, penile, adrenal, and urothelial cancers. He performs procedures that include: radical and partial nephrectomy; cystectomy; neobladder; adrenalectomy; radical and partial penectomy; prostatectomy; and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. He has extensive experience in robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hamilton has published numerous papers and has an extensive research portfolio, including an interest in health outcomes research regarding the surgical treatment of kidney and bladder cancer. Dr. Hamilton is the division director and associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urologic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He serves on multiple hospital and regional committees, including at the School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Urological Association, Society of Urologic Oncology, Society of Robotic Surgery, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in American Board Of Urology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Woodson Smelser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Woodson Smelser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Woodson Smelser by calling their office at 314-362-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Woodson Smelser a top-rated expert for Bladder Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Woodson Smelser is classified as an Advanced expert for Bladder Cancer, 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. Woodson Smelser specialize in?
While Dr. Woodson Smelser is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Urothelial Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Woodson Smelser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Woodson Smelser has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Woodson Smelser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Woodson Smelser accept my insurance?
Dr. Woodson Smelser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-8200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Bladder CancerDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- CystectomyDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Cystectomy.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)
- UreteroscopyDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Smelser isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
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- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EmpyemaDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Smelser isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.