Marshall (Mark) L. Smith, Jr., MD - USA, Medical Consultant

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Marshall (Mark) L. Smith, Jr., MD - USA
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Objective:
Transition successful medical career into position combining information technology (Internet) and medicine. Utilize computer and Internet proficiency along with extensive clinical practice and teaching experience to develop and enhance future interaction of patients and health care providers via Internet and emerging information technologies.

Summary of Qualifications:

Strong interest and belief in the future interactivity of the Internet and medicine
Computer and Internet proficiency
Experience in writing general and Internet medical information articles as well as developing online patient health programs
Busy clinical practice of twenty years, with 12 years performing advanced laparoscopic procedures
Taught operative laparoscopy to over 2000 general surgeons, thoracic surgeons and gynecologists
Ph.D. in Human anatomy and physiology

Skills:

Internet familiarity and proficiency
Computer ability - Mactinosh, Windows, Word, Excel, HTML, Quickbooks, ACT, Access, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate easily with and relate to patients with regard to medical issues
Ability to communicate easily with and relate to physicians in a teaching environment
Extensive experience in developing and implementing curricula for laparoscopic teaching programs
Development of innovative techniques used in advanced operative laparoscopy

Education:

PH.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
B.A., University of Texas, Austin, Texas

PH.D. Thesis:
Pineal Modulation of the Rodent Ovulatory Cycle

Current Education:
Ongoing Information Technology and Internet courses

Residency:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Licensure:

Medical License, Texas, active
Medical License, Arizona, active

Accreditation:

Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certification in Advanced Operative Laparoscopy, Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy

Awards and Honors:
Phoenix Magazine Top Docs, 1999; Phoenix Magazine Top Referral Docs, 1998; Phoenix Magazine Top Docs, 1997; Phoenix Magazine Top Docs 1996

Employment History:
Samaritan Health System
Strategic Planning Department, Interactive Services, Medical Advisor
1441 North 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85002

Medical advisor and consultant, Clinical content and physician involvement
Review of healthcare content for Samaritan Web site SamaritanAZ.com
Facilitate physician involvement with Internet chats and forums
Assist in developing various sections and content of Samaritan Web Site
Development of .edu site for Samaritan and Merging hospitals

Marshall L. Smith, M.D., P.C.
926 East McDowell Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Active private practice in gynecology specializing in operative laparoscopy
Co-founder of ACCME accredited company to teach operative laparoscopic courses
Development of surgical techniques utilized in operative laparoscopy
Proctor for other physicians in operative laparoscopic procedures
Developer, coordinator, and primary instructor for laparoscopic training lab for residents
Recently affiliated practice with four younger associates and assisted them in developing laparoscopic skills

North Central Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.
2320 North Third Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Private group practice in obstetrics and gynecology
Maternal transport coordinator for high risk obstetrical patients
Weekly teaching rounds for residents
Teacher of the Year for residency program
Founder of a clinic for premenstrual syndrome patients
Numerous lectures to nurses and residents

Professional Affiliations:

Arizona Medical Association
Maricopa County Medical Society
American Fertility Society
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology
Australian Gynaecological Endoscopic Society (Honorary)
American Association of Clinical Anatomists
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
American Medical Informatics Association

Teaching History:

Instructor:

Department of Anatomy
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

Faculty:

Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Served as faculty:

August	1990	Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Houston Laser Institute Houston, Texas
September	1990	Advanced Operative Laparoscopy John Peter Smith Hospital Fort Worth, Texas
September	1990	Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Kuakini Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii
October	1990	New Techniques in Surgery Rochester General Hospital
February	1991	New Techniques in Surgery Rochester General Hospital
June August	1992	Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Pelviscopy Brown University Rhode Island Hospital Providence, Rhode Island
November	1992	Fifth Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
March	1992	Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Scientific Meeting Phoenix, Arizona
June July	1993	Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Pelviscopy Brown University Rhode Island Hospital Providence, Rhode Island
October	1993	Sixth Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
February	1994	Cost Effectiveness, Complications and Safety in Gynecological Surgery American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists Scottsdale, Arizona
April	1994	First World Symposium on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists Tucson Arizona
June	1994	Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Grant Medical Center Columbus, Ohio
November	1994	Seventh Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
January	1995	Eight Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
November	1996	Ninth Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
October	1997	Tenth Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
October	1998	Eleventh Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona
November	1999	Twelth Annual Techniques in Gynecological Surgery Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona

Served as Course Director:

October	1989	Current Techniques in Operative Pelviscopy Good Samaritan Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
November	1990	Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques for General Surgeons Good Samaritan Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
February	1991	Basic and Advanced Techniques for General Surgeons Good Samaritan Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
March	1991	Current Techniques in Operative Pelviscopy and Hysteroscopy Kuakini Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii
April	1991	Advanced Laparoscopic Techniques for General Surgeons Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
April	1991	Operative Pelviscopic Surgery Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
May	1991	Operative Pelviscopic Surgery Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
September October November	1991	Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Operative Pelviscopic Surgery Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
January February	1992	Frontiers in Laparoendoscopic General Surgery Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
Jan-Dec Jan-Apr	1992 1993	Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Operative Laparoscopic Surgery Medical Colloquia, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
March June	1994	Laparoscopic Treatment of Urinary Stress Incontinence Ethicon Endo-surgery Cincinnati, Ohio

Invited as International Faculty:

June	1991	Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Conference Sydney Adventist Hospital Sydney, Australia
December	1992	Fertility Society of Australia XI Annual Scientific Meeting - Australian /Gynaecological Endoscopy II Annual Meeting Adelaide, Australia
March	1993	Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Course on Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery London, England
July	1993	The Integrated Endosurgical Experience Christchurch, New Zealand
September	1996	Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society V Annual Meeting Queenstown, New Zealand
January	1997	I Curso International Teorico Practico de post-Grado Lima, Peru

Publications:

Smith, M. L. Jr., and E.K. Adrian: Infiltration of Prelabeled Mononuclear Cells into Dorsal Root Ganglia following Transection of the Sciatic Nerve, Anat. Rec. 166, 380, 1970

Smith, M. L. Jr.: Effects of a Purified Pineal Extract in Unilateral Ovariectomized Mice, Anat. Rec. 169, 433-434, 1971

Smith, M. L. Jr., and E. K. Adrian, Jr.: On the Presence of Mononuclear Leukocytes in Dorsal Root Ganglia following transection of the Sciatic Nerve, Anat. Rec. 172, 581-588, 1972

Smith M. L. Jr., R. J. Orts and B. Benson: Effects of Non-Melatonin Pineal Factors in the PMS-Stimulated Rat", Anat. Rec. 172, 408, 1972

Orts, Richard Jr., M. L. Smith Jr., and B. Benson: "Antigonadotropic Effects of a Melatonin-free Bovine Extract in Rats", Tex. J. Sci. 24, 391-392, 1972

Smith M.L. Jr., R. J. Orts, B. Benson and M. J. Matthews: Ovulation and the Pineal Gland, Tex. J. Sci. 24, 392-393, 1972

Smith, M. L. Jr., B. Benson, R. J. Orts and M. J. Matthews: Pineal Gland Extracts and the female Ovulatory Cycle, Tex. J. Sci. 25, 122, 1974

Smith, M. L. Jr., R. J. Orts and B. Benson: "Effects of Pinealectomy and a Pineal Extract upon the Ovulatory Cycle in Rats", Tex. Rep. Biol. Med. 31, 600-601, 1973

Smith, M. L. Jr.: Pineal Modulation of the Rodent Ovulatory Cycle PH.D. Theses, University of Texas, 170 pp., Xerox University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Diss. Abstr. 73-6760), 1972

Zeluff, J., Smith, M. L.: Letter to the editor, J Gynecol Surg, 7, 201, 1991

Smith, M. L. Jr.: Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, In: Operative Laparoscopy: The Masters' Techniques, Ed: Richard Soderstrom, New York, Raven Press, 183-185, 1993

Smith, M. L. Jr., and Reich H.: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, In: The Video Encyclopedia of Endoscopic Surgery for the Gynecologist, Ed: Gerald Shirk, Medical video Productions, St. Louis, Missouri, 1994

Ou, Chau-Su, Beadle E., Presthus J. and Smith, M. L.: A Multicenter Review of 839 Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomies J. Amer. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc. 1, 417-422, 1994

Smith M. L. JR. and C. Perry: Simplified Visual Preperitoneal Access to the Space of Retzius for Laparoscopic Urethrocolpopexy, J. Amer. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc. 1: 295-299, 1996

Smith, M. L. Jr.: "Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy", In: Operative Laparoscopy: The Masters' Techniques, 2nd. Edition, ed: Richard Soderstrom, New York, Raven Press, 1998

Smith, M. L. Jr.: "Laparoscopic Colpopexy", In: Operative Laparoscopy: The Masters' Techniques, 2nd. Edition, ed: Richard Soderstrom, New York, Raven Press, 1998