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Office
975 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403Phone+1 423-778-7000Fax+1 423-778-8068
Summary
- Dr. Lisa Smith is a pediatric surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and is an associate professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine--Chattanooga Unit. She is a partner in University Surgical Associates in Chattanooga which she joined in 2001. She is the medical director of COVID Services for One to One Health where she participates in the Medical Advisory Team for Purdue University, Pilot/Flying J, and others.
She received her medical degree from Hahnemann University College of Medicine and has been in practice 18 years. She speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in chest wall reconstruction and is experienced in trauma and surgical critical care, breast surgery, and pediatric general surgery. She was recognized by the Red Cross for her leadership as Incident Commander during the Woodmore Bus crash of 2016. She has served as Triage Captain for Ironman Chattanooga for ten events, including two World Championships. Her chest wall reconstruction program, Pectacular!, has received multiple awards within the community for excellence.
Education & Training
- Nicklaus Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1999 - 2001
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1999
- Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
- TN State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- FL State Medical License 2000 - 2002
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsIntraoperative Methadone Reduces Postoperative Opioid Requirements in Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum.Nadia M Froehling, James A Martin, M Victoria P Miles, Andrew Wilson, Brynn Byers
The American Surgeon. 2021-11-08 - 71 citationsVacuum pack technique of temporary abdominal closure: a four-year experience.Lisa A. Smith, Donald E. Barker, C W Chase, Lewis B. Somberg, W B Brock
The American Surgeon. 1997-12-01 - 9 citationsSledding injuries in the southeastern United States.C P Major, D P Guest, Lisa A. Smith, D E Barker, R P Burns
Southern Medical Journal. 1999-02-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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