Katherine Smith, M.D. Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Obstetrics and Gynecology You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Katherine A. Smith, M.D. found her passion for complex gynecology and surgical endometriosis care during her residency at Vanderbilit University leading her to pursue a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) at Cleveland Clinic Florida. A Dallas native, Dr. Smith joined the faculty at UT Southwestern in 2022 bringing her blend of surgical expertise and compassion to our community. She provides surgical and medical care for complex benign conditions including chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, heavy periods, and fibroid disease. She provides her patients the spectrum of treatment modalities including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Beyond her clinical care, Dr. Smith is involved in the surgical education of residents and fellows. She is active in clinical research and surgical mentorship. Education Medical School McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2013) Residency Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2017), Obstetrics & Gynecology Fellowship Cleveland Clinic (2019), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Research Interest Adenomyosis Chronic Pelvic Pain Endometriosis Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Leiomyoma (fibroids) Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Reproductive Surgery Robotic Surgery Surgical Education Publications Featured Publications Growing pains: strategies for improving ergonomics in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Lin E, Young R, Shields J, Smith K, Chao L, Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2023 Aug 35 4 361-367 Postoperative Urinary Retention Rates after Autofill versus Backfill Void Trial following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Farag S, Padilla PF, Smith KA, Zimberg SE, Sprague ML, J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021 04 28 4 829-837 Fallopian tube perfusion in ex-vivo and in-vivo laparoscopic hysterectomy specimens: potential application for uterine transplantation. Farag S, Frazzini Padilla P, Smith KA, Flyckt R, Sprague ML, Zimberg SE, Hum Reprod 2018 12 33 12 2232-2240 Management, Prevention, and Sequelae of Adhesions in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery: A Systematic Review. Farag S, Padilla PF, Smith KA, Sprague ML, Zimberg SE, J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2018 Nov - Dec 25 7 1194-1216 Development and Validation of a Simulation Model for Laparoscopic Colpotomy. Frazzini Padilla PM, Farag S, Smith KA, Zimberg SE, Davila GW, Sprague ML, Obstet Gynecol 2018 10 132 Suppl 1 19S-26S Physician Engagement in Improving Operative Supply Chain Efficiency Through Review of Surgeon Preference Cards. Harvey LFB, Smith KA, Curlin H, J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017 Nov - Dec 24 7 1116-1120 Results 1-6 of 6 1 Honors & Awards Faculty Teaching Award (2020) First Place Oral Presentation, Surgical Category (2019) Outstanding Resident Consultant Award (2017) Resident Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (2017) Professional Associations/Affiliations American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (2014) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2013)
