Luke Russell Smart MD
Clotting Disorder, Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorder, Sickle Cell & Other Anemias
Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics
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3333 Burnet AveCincinnati, OH 45223
Phone+1 513-636-4200
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Summary
- Dr. Luke Smart, MD, is a double boarded, pediatric and adult hematologist based in Cincinnati, OH, with expertise in classical hematology, particularly sickle cell disease. An alumnus of University of Maryland School of Medicine, his postgraduate education included a combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency followed by fellowships in Global Health, Medical Hematology, and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor Medicine & Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and sees patients at both Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His research focuses on improving the health of people living with sickle cell disease in low-resource, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where he has conducted several clinical trials.
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2016 - 2020
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2016 - 2020
New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Global Health, 2012 - 2016
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2008 - 2012
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 2021 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2016 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2017
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ASH Research Training Award for Fellows American Society of Hematology
- Strauss Fellowship for Global Health Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation
- Thrasher Research Fund Early Career Award Thrasher Research Fund
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Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Validation of Pediatric Self-Report Pain Scales in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.Stephen Rineer, Derek Kwakye, Emmanuela E Ambrose, Iii Don P Jason, Luke R Smart
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2025-02-01 - Hydroxyurea for Children and Adults with Hemoglobin SC Disease.Yvonne A Dei-Adomakoh, Catherine I Segbefia, Teresa S Latham, Adam C Lane, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey
NEJM Evidence. 2025-02-01 - Causes and Consequences of Persistent Anemia after 6 Months of Antiretroviral Therapy in Tanzania: An Observational Comparative Cohort Study.Duncan K Hau, Salama Fadhil, Myung Hee Lee, Bernard Desderius, Megan Willkens
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2025-01-08
Press Mentions
Surveillance for Sickle Cell Disease, United Republic of TanzaniaSeptember 28th, 2020
Cincinnati Children's Helping to Eliminate Sickle Cell SymptomsJune 25th, 2019
Grant Support
- Sickle Cell Anemia, Splenic Pathology, and Hydroxyurea in Sub-Saharan AfricaNHLBI2020–2025
- Strauss Fellowship for Global HealthCincinnati Children's Research Foundation2019–2020
- Research Training Award for FellowsAmerican Society of Hematology2019–2020
- Early Career AwardThrasher Research Fund2018–2020
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- Medical Association of TanzaniaMember
- The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - ASPHOMember
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