Wesley Smith, DO
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBonheur Children's Hospital / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 2016 |
| Lamar University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Chemistry | 2011 |
About
Dr. Wesley Smith completed his pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training in 2022. Dr. Smith grew up in Southeast Texas and completed medical school in 2016. After leaving Texas to complete his pediatric residency in Memphis, Tennessee, he returned home to continue training in pediatric cancer and blood disorders. His passion for treating childhood cancer began in medical school and was further reinforced during his residency training at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He has had the opportunity to care for children from all over the United States, as well as the world, and is excited to continue finding solutions to treating these devastating diseases.
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
| Texas Medical Association (TMA) | Member |
Selected Publications
Smith WT, Shiao KT, Varotto E, Zhou Y, Iijima M, Anghelescu DL, Cheng C, Jeha S, Pui CH, Kaste SC, Inaba H. “Evaluation of Chest Radiographs of Children with Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.” Journal of Pediatrics. Vol 223 (2020): 120-127.
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