William R. Smythe, MD
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon
Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Peritoneal Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma
Lobectomy Pleurectomy with Decortication (P/D) Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy
Born in Temple, Texas, Dr. William Smythe graduated from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and was awarded the Helen Slayer Anderson Award for Academic Achievement. At the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Smythe completed his training in molecular biology research, general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. William Smythe is the Professor and Roney Endowed Chair of Surgery at the Scott & White Health System and the Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine. His work and research into gene manipulation towards treating cancer is well appreciated throughout the medical community. Dr. Smythe is the recipient of the Best Doctors in America award every year since 2003.
Baylor University - 1984
Education
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine - 1989
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Languages: English/Spanish
(800) 792-3710
2401 S 31st St
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“Dr. Smythe is a wonderful man, because of him I am alive today.”