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Jared Smith, MD, General Surgery, Independence, MO

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General Surgery Independence, MO

Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

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  • Office

    19550 E 39th St S
    Ste 325
    Independence, MO 64057
    Phone+1 816-373-4646
    Fax+1 816-373-7831

Summary

  • Dr. Jared Smith is a general surgeon based in Independence, MO, and Lee's Summit, MO, specializing in general surgery with subspecialties in melanoma and minimally invasive surgery. He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Smith currently practices at Centerpoint Medical Center and Lee's Summit Medical Center and is recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in robotic surgery at Independence Surgical Clinic. His clinical expertise includes conditions such as gallbladder disease, hiatal hernias, paraesophageal hernias, ventral hernias, incisionsl hernias, inguinal hernias, parastomal hernias, diverticulitis, colon cancer, melanoma, abdominal wall reconstruction, and others. Dr. Smith has contributed to various peer-reviewed publications in the field of general surgery. His accolades include being named a Top Doctor by several regional magazines and receiving a Golden Apple Teaching Award from the University of Colorado. He places importance on personalizing care for each of his patients.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineB.S., Biohemistry, Cum Laude, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Ingram's Magazine, 2023
  • Top Doctor Kansas City Magazine, 2022-2023
  • Top Doctor 435 Magazine, 2019-2021
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Publications & Presentations

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