Dr. Smith graduated from Yale University obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. He then completed his medical education at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Smith spent the first part of his career as a practicing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, having completed residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and then serving as an Assistant Professor at the Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine Regional Burn Unit. Dr. Smith then realized his passion for medical imaging, and has since spent the second half of his career as a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in MRI, musculoskeletal imaging, and breast imaging. He completed his radiology residency training and MSK/MRI fellowship at USC in 2006, and has been at Little Company of Mary San Pedro since that time. In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and children.