Robert C. Smith, MD, FACS
Urologic Surgeon
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Open and Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, and Bladder Cancer
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Surgeon
I am a surgeon with more than 18 years of experience in caring for people with bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer. I specialize in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
My practice is located at MSK Monmouth in New Jersey.
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I was drawn to a career in medicine after losing my mother to kidney disease at a young age. During medical school, I wanted to become a kidney transplant surgeon, but when I observed the urologists during my residency, I realized that was my passion. Having a personal connection to my work motivates me to do everything I can for my patients.
When a patient comes in for an appointment, I spend a lot of time reviewing their medical history and diagnosis with them. This is especially true for people who are seeking a second opinion. It’s important that people feel well informed so that they can make the best possible decisions about their care. By the time the appointment is over, I hope my patients feel they have a thorough understanding of their disease, and that I’ll always be available to help guide them through this complex time.
A urologic surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) (GU) system. This includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.
My Specialties
- Open and Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, and Bladder Cancer
Education
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Residencies
- University of Chicago Hospitals
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctor, New Jersey Monthly Magazine (2014-2016)
- Vitals, Patients' Choice Award
- Member, American Urological Association
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Urology
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Robert C. Smith discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Abbott Laboratories
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