Jacob C. Smith, MD

As a former pediatric urology patient myself, I understand the vulnerability that caregivers feel when their child has an illness. It is extremely important to me to ease their anxiety through open communication and providing high-quality, evidence-based care.  I strive to create a friendly and comforting environment for all patients so that caregivers recognize that I value every child's health as if it was my own child.

Dr. Smith’s clinical interest range from general pediatric urology care to complex genitourinary reconstruction for patients with neurogenic bladder. He also specializes in robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery as well as endoscopic stone surgery. As a former pediatric urology patient himself, he has a unique perspective and utilizes this to advocate for both patients and their families. He is passionate about providing high-quality care for all patients, and he strives to have open and collaborative communications with patients, their families, and primary care providers. Dr. Smith is excited to be back in the community as a provider to care for the children of the region.

Dr. Smith enjoys time with family and friends, watching sports, playing or listening to music, and spending time outdoors running, biking or hiking.

Clinical Interests

General pediatric urology, vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, posterior urethral valves, hypospadias, complex genitourinary surgery, neurogenic bladder, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, kidney stone disease

Education

Organizations

Honors and awards

2016

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Inductee, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

2016

Graduated with Honors in Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

2016

Community Service Award, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

2012

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors, Arkansas Tech University

2012

Alfred J Crabaugh Most Outstanding Male Graduate, Arkansas Tech University

2012

Most Outstanding Biology Graduate, Arkansas Tech University

* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Canon SJ, Smith JC, Sullivan E, Patel A, Zamilpa I. Comparative analysis of perioperative prophylactic antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infections in stented, distal hypospadias repair. Journal of Pediatric Urology, 2021;17(2):256.e1-256.e5. PMID: 33349560

Smith JC, Patel A, Zamilpa I, Bai S, Alliston J, Canon S. "Analysis of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in stented, distal hypospadias repair." Canadian Journal of Urology, 2017;8765-8769. PMID: 28436366

Canon S, Shera A, Patel A, Zamilpa I, Paddack J, Fisher PL, Smith J, Hurtt R. "A pilot study of telemedicine for post-operative urological care in children." Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2014;20 (8): 427-430. PMID: 25316038

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