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Dr. Wendy M. Smith is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in ocular inflammation and immunology and medical retina. She serves as Program Director for the Mayo Medical Retina Fellowship and has received the Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year award from the Mayo Fellows Association in both 2018 and 2025.
Dr. Smith completed her medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine, residency in Ophthalmology, and a fellowship in Uveitis and Medical Retina at the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health. Her professional journey includes active participation in numerous committees and leadership roles within the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Board of Ophthalmology.
Her research focuses extensively on uveitis, with particular interests in epidemiology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical trials. Her publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding various forms of uveitis, including its connections to systemic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies. Recent work has examined optic disc edema in Birdshot Chorioretinitis, ocular Whipple disease, and the ophthalmic side effects of BRAF inhibitors, demonstrating her commitment to advancing both diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches in inflammatory eye diseases.
- Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology (2018)
- Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year award Mayo Fellows Association (2018, 2025)
- Eli G. Alcorn and John B. Alcorn Prize in Ophthalmology (2006)
- A. Maywood Forsythe Memorial Merit Award (2004)
As a clinician, Dr. Smith specializes in the comprehensive care of both adult and pediatric patients with complex uveitis and scleritis conditions. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with rheumatologists, pulmonologists, and infectious disease specialists to provide holistic care for patients with inflammatory eye conditions. Her approach integrates the latest research findings with personalized treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
