Dr. Woodson Smelser, MD
Dr. Woodson Smelser, MD is a urologist in Saint Louis, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Hospital Belleville and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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660 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Dr. Smelser cares for patients with urologic cancers. His practice has an emphasis on the surgical and multidisciplinary management of prostate, bladder, upper tract, kidney, testis and penile cancers. Dr. Smelser performs the spectrum of minimally...read morebiography
I am an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis and am fellowship-trained in urologic surgical oncology. I see patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Siteman Cancer Center and BJC West County and manage all urologic...read moreUrology
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University Of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, Mo
Undergraduate SchoolVanderbilt University
Fellowship Hospital, 2022University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2020University Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2016University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Undergraduate School, 2011
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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