Douglas R. Smego

Douglas R. Smego, MD is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery. His clinical expertise spans cardiothoracic, vascular, and trauma surgery with active board certifications across three surgical domains.

Education includes:

• BS, University of Notre Dame
• MD, New Jersey Medical School
• Residency, New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Fellowship, University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Research focuses on surgical outcomes, disparities, and complex condition management including congenital heart defects, aortic aneurysms, and penetrating trauma. His work bridges clinical practice with academic inquiry across cardiac, vascular, and emergency surgical contexts.

Publications from 1985-2023 demonstrate evolving contributions: early work addressed pancreatic trauma and hydatid cysts, mid-career focused on vascular reconstruction and aortic aneurysms, while recent research examines gender diversity in surgical fields and advanced cardiac imaging techniques.

Board Certifications:

• American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
• American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• American Board of Forensic Medicine