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Zachary Smith, DO

Associate Professor

Location

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8850 William Coffey Drive
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

New & Established Patients Call

I pride myself on establishing a meaningful relationship with all patients I care for. As an interventional endoscopist, I often see patients that are referred from other gastroenterologists and physicians for complex endoscopic problems. This occasionally results in meeting the patient for the first time right before his/her procedure. I make every effort to explain the problem, and the treatment plan to the patient and his/her loved one(s) so that they understand what we propose to do and what the next steps will be. Additionally, I place a high value on multidisciplinary care and collaboration. Many patients I treat are also cared for by other specialists and in these circumstances, input from the entire treatment team is imperative to optimize patient outcomes. Further, some conditions such as pancreatic fluid collections have various treatment options that span disciplines such as hepato-pancreaticobiliary surgery and interventional radiology. Only when we discuss and plan treatment strategies in a collaborative manner, are we able to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatobiliary Disease
  • Polyps
  • Bile Duct Disorders
  • Pancreatic Fluid Collections

Treatments and Services

  • Stenting of the GI Tract
  • ERCP
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
  • Interventional Endoscopy
  • Endoscopic Suturing
  • Endotherapy for Barrett's Esophagus
  • Endoscopic Management of Perforations, Leaks and Fistulas

Patients Ages Seen

  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Hospital Affiliations

  • Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
  • Zablocki VA Medical Center – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Clinic Locations

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Biography

Dr. Smith did his Gastroenterology and Hepatology training at the 91΄σΟγ½Ά. After pursuing subspecialty training in interventional endoscopy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and spending three years on faculty at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, he returned to 91΄σΟγ½Άin 2020 to join the faculty in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His clinical expertise is interventional endoscopy and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Dr. Smith has extensive research interests in many fields of gastrointestinal endoscopy and his primary research focus at 91΄σΟγ½Άis to design and conduct clinical trials and other high-impact studies that will help shape best practices of gastrointestinal endoscopy in the future.

Education and Training

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - East Lansing, MI (2009)
Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine/NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston, IL (2009-2012)
Chief Resident - Internal Medicine - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine/NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston, IL (2012-2013)
Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - 91΄σΟγ½Ά Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2013-2016)
Fellowship in Interventional Endoscopy - Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis, MO (2016-2017)

Publications

  • (Elmunzer BJ, Palsson OS, Forbes N, Zakaria A, Davis C, Canakis A, Qayed E, Bick B, Pawa S, Tierney WM, McLeod CG, Taylor J, Patel H, Mendelsohn RB, Bala G, Sloan I, Merchant AA, Smith ZL, Sendzischew Shane MA, Aroniadis OC, Ordiah CO, Ruddy JM, Simren M, Tack J, Drossman D, Rome Foundation Research Institute and the North American Alliance for the Study of Digestive Manifestations of COVID-19.) Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 May;22(5):1098-1107.e3 PMID: 37995983 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85180336940 11/24/2023

  • (Elmunzer BJ, Foster LD, Serrano J, Coté GA, Edmundowicz SA, Wani S, Shah R, Bang JY, Varadarajulu S, Singh VK, Khashab M, Kwon RS, Scheiman JM, Willingham FF, Keilin SA, Papachristou GI, Chak A, Slivka A, Mullady D, Kushnir V, Buxbaum J, Keswani R, Gardner TB, Forbes N, Rastogi A, Ross A, Law J, Yachimski P, Chen YI, Barkun A, Smith ZL, Petersen B, Wang AY, Saltzman JR, Spitzer RL, Ordiah C, Spino C, Durkalski-Mauldin V, SVI Study Group.) Lancet. 2024 Feb 03;403(10425):450-458 PMID: 38219767 PMCID: PMC10872215 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85183679654 01/15/2024

  • (Smith ZL, Thorgerson AM, Dawson AZ, Wani S.) Dig Dis Sci. 2023 Dec;68(12):4439-4448 PMID: 37863992 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85174546982 10/21/2023

  • (Thalji SZ, Fernando D, Dua KS, Madhavan S, Chisholm P, Smith ZL, Aldakkak M, Christians KK, Clarke CN, George B, Kamgar M, Erickson BA, Hall WA, Evans DB, Tsai S.) Ann Surg. 2023 Dec 01;278(6):e1224-e1231 PMID: 37078282 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85176508848 04/20/2023

  • (Thalji SZ, Kamgar M, George B, Aldakkak M, Christians KK, Clarke CN, Erickson BA, Hall WA, Tolat PP, Smith ZL, Evans DB, Tsai S.) Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 May;30(5):3022 PMID: 36877324 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85152164746 03/07/2023

  • (Thalji SZ, Kamgar M, George B, Aldakkak M, Christians KK, Clarke CN, Erickson BA, Hall WA, Tolat PP, Smith ZL, Evans DB, Tsai S.) Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 May;30(5):3013-3021 PMID: 36788189 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85147934173 02/15/2023

  • (Khoja K, Sadiq O, Chisholm PR, Dua KS, Madhavan S, Smith ZL.) Pancreatology. 2023 Mar;23(2):163-170 PMID: 36710225 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85148705757 01/30/2023

  • (Shah R, Kurin M, Satyavada S, Ismail M, Smith Z, Davitkov P, Isenberg G, Gottumukkala R, Faulx A, Falck-Ytter Y, Chak A.) Dig Dis Sci. 2023 Mar;68(3):744-749 PMID: 35704254 PMCID: PMC9199333 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85132298848 06/16/2022

  • (Rivas A, Pherwani S, Mohamed R, Smith ZL, Elmunzer BJ, Forbes N.) Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;17(11):1101-1116 PMID: 37899490 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85175702275 10/30/2023

  • (Cummings LC, Liang C, Mascha EJ, Saager L, Smith ZL, Bhavani S, Vargo JJ, Cummings KC 3rd.) Gastrointest Endosc. 2022 Aug;96(2):269-281.e1 PMID: 35381231 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85132875287 04/06/2022

  • (Forbes N, Elmunzer BJ, Keswani RN, Hilsden RJ, Hall M, Anderson JT, Arvanitakis M, Chen YI, Duloy A, Elta GH, Maranki JL, Mergener K, Petersen BT, Sethi A, Siersema PD, Smith ZL, Telford JJ, Tse F, Cotton PB, Wani S.) Gut. 2022 Jul 11 PMID: 35817552 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85138182417 07/12/2022

  • (Satyavada S, Smith ZL.) Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 May 01;117(5):811 PMID: 35315811 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85129996999 03/23/2022

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