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Thomas Smith, MD, Oncology, Baltimore, MD

Thomas J. Smith MD FACP FASCO FAAHPM

Hospice & Palliative


Director of Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Professor of Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine

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  • 201 North Broadway StreetViragh BLDG 5th FLBaltimore, MD 21287

  • Phone+1 410-614-9892

  • Fax+1 410-955-2098

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Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1987 - 1988
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1984 - 1987
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of Akron
    University of AkronB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1971 - 1974
  • Chippewa Local High School
    Chippewa Local High SchoolH.S. Diploma, Valedictorian, 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 2022
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in Baltimore, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Best Doctors, Baltimore Magazine
  • ASCO-Walther Foundation Award for Excellence in Supportive Oncology ASCO-Walther Foundation, 2019
  • Visionary in Palliative Care Amer Acad Hosp & Palliative Medicine, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Brief Report: Patterns of hospice use in patients dying from hematologic malignancies  
    Sexauer A, Cheng JM, Knight L, Smith TJ, J Palliat Med, 1/2/2014
  • Promoting new approaches for cancer care in the Middle East  
    Silbermann M, Epner DE, Charalambous H, Baider L, Puchalski CM, Balducci L, Gultekin M, Abdalla RF, Daher M, Al-Tarawneh MR, Smith TJ, Ann Oncol, 10/1/2013
  • Symptom assessment in elderly cancer patients receiving palliative care  
    Browner IS, Smith TJ, Ann Oncol, 10/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Transformative Peer Connections: Early Experiences from the ASCO Palliative Care Community of Practice
    Transformative Peer Connections: Early Experiences from the ASCO Palliative Care Community of PracticeJune 1st, 2024
  • 'Scrambler' Device Reduces Refractory Neuropathic Pain
    'Scrambler' Device Reduces Refractory Neuropathic PainMarch 23rd, 2012
  • ‘Scrambler Therapy’ May Finally Zap Away Chronic Pain for Good
    ‘Scrambler Therapy’ May Finally Zap Away Chronic Pain for GoodAugust 3rd, 2023
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Committees

  • Co-chair, 2015 Update Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2015 - Present
  • Member, Update Committee of the ASCO NSCLC Expert Panel, American Society of Clinical Oncology 2015 - Present
  • co-chair, NCCN Palliative Care Guidelines 2015 - Present
  • member, ASCO Anorexia/Cachexia Guidelines 2019 - 2020

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