Board Certification
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Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently report that Dr. Smith listens carefully, answers questions clearly, and helps them feel informed and at ease. Reviewers describe her as highly knowledgeable and a skilled surgeon who accurately diagnoses conditions and achieves strong treatment outcomes. Her responsiveness, compassion, thorough follow-up, and a well-organized clinic and staff are also frequently noted for making visits efficient and supportive.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Education history
| Fellowship | Advanced Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery - University of Utah | MD |
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| Residency | Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery - University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery - University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine | Chief Resident |
| Residency | Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery - University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Toxicology - University of Saskatchewan | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Liu CM, Fischer JL, Lee MJ, Mace JC, Kimple AJ, Markarian K, Alt JA, Bodner TE, Chowdhury NI, Chung SY, Eshaghian PH, Gao YA, Getz AE, Hwang PH, Khanwalkar A, Lee JT, Li DA, Norris M, Nayak JV, Overdevest JB, Owens C, Patel ZM, Pappas LE, Poch K, Schlosser RJ, Smith KA, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Suh JD, Turner GA, Wang MB, Taylor-Cousar JL, Saavedra MT, Beswick DM (2025). Olfaction, Eating Preference, and Quality of Life in Cystic Fibrosis Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope.
- Han EJ, Liu CM, Fischer JL, Mace JC, Markarian K, Alt JA, Bodner TE, Chowdhury NI, Eshaghian PH, Gao YA, Getz AE, Hwang PH, Khanwalkar A, Kimple AJ, Lee JT, Li DA, Norris M, Nayak JV, Owens C, Patel ZM, Poch K, Schlosser RJ, Smith KA, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Suh JD, Turner GA, Wang MB, Taylor-Cousar JL, Saavedra MT, Beswick DM (2024). Impact of sociodemographic status and sex on chronic rhinosinusitis and olfaction in people with cystic fibrosis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 14(11), 1700-1713.
- Beswick DM, Liu CM, Overdevest JB, Zemke A, Khatiwada A, Gudis DA, Miller JE, Kimple A, Tervo JP, DiMango E, Goralski JL, Keating C, Senior B, Stapleton AL, Eshaghian PH, Mace JC, Markarian K, Alt JA, Bodner TE, Chowdhury NI, Getz AE, Hwang PH, Khanwalker A, Lee JT, Li DA, Norris M, Nayak JV, Owens C, Patel ZM, Poch K, Schlosser RJ, Smith KA, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Suh JD, Turner GA, Wang MB, Saavedra MT, Taylor Cousar JL (2024). Predictors of Sinonasal Improvement After Highly Effective Modulator Therapy in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Laryngoscope, 134(9), 3965-3973.
- Miller JE, Taylor-Cousar JL, Overdevest JB, Khatiwada A, Mace JC, Alt JA, Bodner TE, Chowdhury NI, DiMango EA, Eshaghian PH, Getz AE, Gudis DA, Han EJ, Hwang PH, Keating CL, Khanwalkar A, Kimple AJ, Lee JT, Li D, Markarian K, Norris M, Nayak JV, Owens C, Patel ZM, Poch K, Schlosser RJ, Smith KA, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Suh JD, Tervo JP, Turner GA, Wang MB, Saavedra MT, Beswick DM (2023). Determining the minimal clinically important difference for the questionnaire of olfactory disorders in people with cystic fibrosis and factors associated with improvement after highly effective modulator therapy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 14(6), 1079-1087.
- Massey CJ, Oakley GM, Orlandi RR, Ashby S, Alt JA, Smith KA, Pulsipher A (2024). An eosinophil peroxidase activity assay predicts acute exacerbations in post-operative chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 14(9), 1517-1520.
- Mahomva CR, Smith KA, Minkah PAB, Witt BL, Oakley GM, Orlandi RR, Alt JA, Pulsipher A (2024). Chemokine CCL19 and Its Receptors CCR7 and CCRL1 in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. J Inflamm Res, 17, 2991-3002.
- Shipman PA, Yathavan B, Gill AS, Pollard CE, Yelleppedi V, Ghandehari H, Alt JA, Pulsipher A, Smith KA (2024). Quantification of Budesonide Retained in the Sinonasal Cavity After High-Volume Saline Irrigation in Post-Operative Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 38(3), 19458924241237839.
- Liu CM, Han EJ, Fischer JL, Mace JC, Mattos JL, Markarian K, Alt JA, Bodner TE, Chowdhury NI, Eshaghian PH, Getz AE, Hwang PH, Khanwalkar A, Kimple AJ, Lee JT, Li DA, Norris M, Nayak JV, Owens C, Patel ZM, Poch K, Schlosser RJ, Smith KA, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Suh JD, Turner GA, Wang MB, Taylor-Cousar JL, Saavedra MT, Beswick DM (2024). Patient perspectives on chronic rhinosinusitis in cystic fibrosis: Symptom prioritization in the era of highly effective modulator therapy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol.
- Somayaji R, Thornton CS, Acosta N, Smith K, Clark J, Fatovich L, Thakrar MV, Parkins MD (2024). Evaluating Sinus Microbiology by Transplant Status in Persons With Cystic Fibrosis: A Matched Cohort Study. OTO Open, 8(1), e101.
- Smith KA, Gill AS, Pollard CE, Sumsion JS, Saffari H, Ashby S, Witt BL, Shipman PA, Gabrielsen DA, Yim MT, Levy JM, Oakley GM, Orlandi RR, Gleich GJ, Alt JA, Pulsipher A (2023). An eosinophil peroxidase activity assay accurately predicts eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 152(2), 400-407.
- Dharampal N, Smith K, Harvey A, Paschke R, Rudmik L, Chandarana S (2022). Cost-effectiveness analysis of molecular testing for cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 51(1), 46.
- Lee VS, Patel P, OBrien D, Scangas GA, Campbell RG, Chandra R, Davis GE, Han JK, Le CH, Lee J, Luong AU, Poetker DM, Ramadan H, Setzen M, Smith K, Wise S, Villwock J, Ference E (2022). Indications for absorbable steroid-eluting sinus implants: Viewpoint via the Delphi method. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 12(10), 1225-1231.
- McHugh T, Sommer DD, Thamboo A, Tewfik MA, Smith KA (2022). Image guidance system use amongst Canadian otolaryngologists: a nationwide survey. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 51(1), 27.
- Smith KA, Gill AS, Beswick DM, Meeks H, Oakley GM, Yim M, Curtin K, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Cystic Fibrosis Increases Long-Term Revision Rates of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients With Comorbid Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 36(2), 222-228.
- Oakley GM, Smith KA, Ashby S, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Sleep Dysfunction is an Independent Predictor of Productivity Losses in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 130(12), 1332-1339.
- Roland LT, Regenberg A, Luong AU, Wise SK, Toskala E, Lam KK, Levy JM, Franzese CB, Smith K, Kim J (2021). Biologics for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: Economics and ethics. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(11), 1524-1528.
- Gill AS, Smith KA, Meeks H, Oakley GM, Curtin K, LeClair L, Howe H, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Asthma increases long-term revision rates of endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(8), 1197-1206.
- Saydy N, Moubayed SP, Bussires M, Janjua A, Kilty S, Lavigne F, Monteiro E, Nayan S, Pich M, Smith K, Sommer D, Sowerby L, Tewfik MA, Witterick IJ, Wright E, Desrosiers M (2021). What is the optimal outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis? A consultation of Canadian experts. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 50(1), 36.
- Chen PG, Levy JM, Choby G, Smith K, Yao WC, Halderman A, Oakley GM, Brunworth J, Alt JA (2020). Characterizing the complexity of frontal endoscopic sinus surgery: a multi-institutional, prospective, observational trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(5), 941-945.
- Smith KA, Thamboo A, Chan Y, Chin CJ, Werger M, Rotenberg B (2021). Virtual Care in Rhinology. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 50(1), 24.
- Thamboo A, Kilty S, Witterick I, Chan Y, Chin CJ, Janjua A, Javer A, Lee J, Monterio E, Rotenberg B, Scott J, Smith K, Sommer DD, Sowerby L, Tewfik M, Wright E, Desrosiers M (2021). Canadian Rhinology Working Group consensus statement: biologic therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 50(1), 15.
- Chan Y, Banglawala SM, Chin CJ, Ct DWJ, Dalgorf D, de Almeida JR, Desrosiers M, Gall RM, Gevorgyan A, Hassan Hassan A, Janjua A, Lee JM, Leung RM, Mechor BD, Mertz D, Monteiro E, Nayan S, Rotenberg B, Scott J, Smith KA, Sommer DD, Sowerby L, Tewfik MA, Thamboo A, Vescan A, Witterick IJ (2020). CSO (Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery) position paper on rhinologic and skull base surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 49(1), 81.
- Smith KA, Kingdom TT, Gray ST, Poetker DM, Orlandi RR (2020). Drug-eluting implants in chronic rhinosinusitis: an evidence-based review with recommendations. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 10(7), 856-870.
- Beswick DM, Mace JC, Soler ZM, Rudmik L, Alt JA, Smith KA, Detwiller KY, Ramakrishnan VR, Smith TL (2019). Socioeconomic status impacts postoperative productivity loss and health utility changes in refractory chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(9), 1000-1009.
- Smith KA, Oakley G, Alt JA, Orlandi RR (2019). An analysis of RUC methodology for determining the RVU valuation of sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(5), 479-485.
- Orb Q, Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Ashby S, Alt JA (2019). Correlation between systemic inflammatory response and quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(5), 458-465.
- Smith KA, Orlandi RR, Oakley G, Meeks H, Curtin K, Alt JA (2018). Long-term revision rates for endoscopic sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(4), 402-408.
- Beswick DM, Mace JC, Rudmik L, Soler ZM, Alt JA, Smith KA, Detwiller KY, Smith TL (2018). Socioeconomic factors impact quality of life outcomes and olfactory measures in chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(3), 231-239.
- Thomas AJ, Smith KA, Newberry CI, Cardon B, Davis B, Ou Z, Presson AP, Meier JD, Alt JA (2018). Operative time and cost variability for functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(1), 23-29.
- Pulsipher A, Davis BM, Smith KA, Ashby S, Qin X, Firpo M, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2018). Calgranulin C (S100A12) Is Differentially Expressed in Subtypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 32(5), 380-387.
- Smith KA, Hinther AV, Brookes J, Matthews TW, Dort JC (2018). An Evaluation of On-Call Otolaryngology Consultations: Assessing an Increasing Workload. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 127(7), 450-455.
- Lee F, Smith KA, Chandarana S, Matthews TW, Bosch JD, Nakoneshny SC, Dort JC (2018). An evaluation of in-office flexible fiber-optic biopsies for laryngopharyngeal lesions. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 47(1), 31.
- Smith KA, Ashby S, Orlandi RR, Oakley G, Alt JA (2018). The price of pain in chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol.
- Wise SK, Lin SY, Toskala E (2017). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: allergic rhinitis-executive summary. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 8(2), 85-107.
- Wise SK, Lin SY, Toskala E, Orlandi RR, Akdis CA, Alt JA, Azar A, Baroody FM, Bachert C, Canonica GW, Chacko T, Cingi C, Ciprandi G, Corey J, Cox LS, Creticos PS, Custovic A, Damask C, DeConde A, DelGaudio JM, Ebert CS, Eloy JA, Flanagan CE, Fokkens WJ, Franzese C, Gosepath J, Halderman A, Hamilton RG, Hoffman HJ, Hohlfeld JM, Houser SM, Hwang PH, Incorvaia C, Jarvis D, Khalid AN, Kilpelinen M, Kingdom TT, Krouse H, Larenas-Linnemann D, Laury AM, Lee SE, Levy JM, Luong AU, Marple BF, McCoul ED, McMains KC, Meln E, Mims JW, Moscato G, Mullol J, Nelson HS, Patadia M, Pawankar R, Pfaar O, Platt MP, Reisacher W, Rondn C, Rudmik L, Ryan M, Sastre J, Schlosser RJ, Settipane RA, Sharma HP, Sheikh A, Smith TL, Tantilipikorn P, Tversky JR, Veling MC, Wang Y, Westman M, Wickman M, Zacharek M (2017). International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 8(2), 108-352.
Review
- Massey CJ, Tullis B, Johnson C, Oakley G, Orlandi R, Alt J, Pulsipher A, Gill A, Horel J, Smith K (2025). Characterizing air pollution exposure methodologies in rhinology: a scoping review. [Review]. Int J Environ Health Res, 35(11), 1-16.
- Kuan EC, Wang EW, Adappa ND, Beswick DM, London NR Jr, Su SY, Wang MB, Abuzeid WM, Alexiev B, Alt JA, Antognoni P, Alonso-Basanta M, Batra PS, Bhayani M, Bell D, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Betz CS, Blay JY, Bleier BS, Bonilla-Velez J, Callejas C, Carrau RL, Casiano RR, Castelnuovo P, Chandra RK, Chatzinakis V, Chen SB, Chiu AG, Choby G, Chowdhury NI, Citardi MJ, Cohen MA, Dagan R, Dalfino G, Dallan I, Dassi CS, de Almeida J, Dei Tos AP, DelGaudio JM, Ebert CS, El-Sayed IH, Eloy JA, Evans JJ, Fang CH, Farrell NF, Ferrari M, Fischbein N, Folbe A, Fokkens WJ, Fox MG, Lund VJ, Gallia GL, Gardner PA, Geltzeiler M, Georgalas C, Getz AE, Govindaraj S, Gray ST, Grayson JW, Gross BA, Grube JG, Guo R, Ha PK, Halderman AA, Hanna EY, Harvey RJ, Hernandez SC, Holtzman AL, Hopkins C, Huang Z, Huang Z, Humphreys IM, Hwang PH, Iloreta AM, Ishii M, Ivan ME, Jafari A, Kennedy DW, Khan M, Kimple AJ, Kingdom TT, Knisely A, Kuo YJ, Lal D, Lamarre ED, Lan MY, Le H, Lechner M, Lee NY, Lee JK, Lee VH, Levine CG, Lin JC, Lin DT, Lobo BC, Locke T, Luong AU, Magliocca KR, Markovic SN, Matnjani G, McKean EL, Meo C, Mendenhall WM, Michel L, Naara S, Nicolai P, Nuss DW, Nyquist GG, Oakley GM, Omura K, Orlandi RR, Otori N, Papagiannopoulos P, Patel ZM, Pfister DG, Phan J, Psaltis AJ, Rabinowitz MR, Ramanathan M Jr, Rimmer R, Rosen MR, Sanusi O, Sargi ZB, Schafhausen P, Schlosser RJ, Sedaghat AR, Senior BA, Shrivastava R, Sindwani R, Smith TL, Smith KA, Snyderman CH, Solares CA, Sreenath SB, Stamm A, Stlzel K, Sumer B, Surda P, Tajudeen BA, Thompson LDR, Thorp BD, Tong CCL, Tsang RK, Turner JH, Turri-Zanoni M, Udager AM, van Zele T, VanKoevering K, Welch KC, Wise SK, Witterick IJ, Won TB, Wong SN, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Yao WC, Yeh CF, Zhou B, Palmer JN (2024). International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 14(2), 149-608.
- Wise SK, Damask C, Roland LT, Ebert C, Levy JM, Lin S, Luong A, Rodriguez K, Sedaghat AR, Toskala E, Villwock J, Abdullah B, Akdis C, Alt JA, Ansotegui IJ, Azar A, Baroody F, Benninger MS, Bernstein J, Brook C, Campbell R, Casale T, Chaaban M, Chew FT, Chambliss J, Cianferoni A, Custovic A, Davis EM, DelGaudio JM, Ellis AK, Flanagan C, Fokkens WJ, Franzese C, Greenhawt M, Gill A, Halderman A, Hohlfeld JM, Incorvaia C, Joe SA, Joshi S, Kuruvilla ME, Kim J, Klein AM, Krouse HJ, Kuan EC, Lang D, Larenas-Linnemann D, Laury AM, Lechner M, Lee SE, Lee VS, Loftus P, Marcus S, Marzouk H, Mattos J, McCoul E, Melen E, Mims JW, Mullol J, Nayak JV, Oppenheimer J, Orlandi RR, Phillips K, Platt M, Ramanathan M Jr, Raymond M, Rhee CS, Reitsma S, Ryan M, Sastre J, Schlosser RJ, Schuman TA, Shaker MS, Sheikh A, Smith KA, Soyka MB, Takashima M, Tang M, Tantilipikorn P, Taw MB, Tversky J, Tyler MA, Veling MC, Wallace D, Wang Y, White A, Zhang L (2023). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis - 2023. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 13(4), 293-859.
- Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Smith TL, Bleier B, DeConde A, Luong AU, Poetker DM, Soler Z, Welch KC, Wise SK, Adappa N, Alt JA, Anselmo-Lima WT, Bachert C, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Beswick D, Bhattacharyya N, Chandra RK, Chang EH, Chiu A, Chowdhury N, Citardi MJ, Cohen NA, Conley DB, DelGaudio J, Desrosiers M, Douglas R, Eloy JA, Fokkens WJ, Gray ST, Gudis DA, Hamilos DL, Han JK, Harvey R, Hellings P, Holbrook EH, Hopkins C, Hwang P, Javer AR, Jiang RS, Kennedy D, Kern R, Laidlaw T, Lal D, Lane A, Lee HM, Lee JT, Levy JM, Lin SY, Lund V, McMains KC, Metson R, Mullol J, Naclerio R, Oakley G, Otori N, Palmer JN, Parikh SR, Passali D, Patel Z, Peters A, Philpott C, Psaltis AJ, Ramakrishnan VR, Ramanathan M Jr, Roh HJ, Rudmik L, Sacks R, Schlosser RJ, Sedaghat AR, Senior BA, Sindwani R, Smith K, Snidvongs K, Stewart M, Suh JD, Tan BK, Turner JH, van Drunen CM, Voegels R, Wang Y, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Wright ED, Yan C, Zhang L, Zhou B (2020). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: rhinosinusitis 2021. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(3), 213-739.
- Yim MT, Smith KA, Alt JA, Orlandi RR (2021). The value of endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis. [Review]. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 6(1), 58-63.
- Chan Y, Angel D, Aron M, Hartl T, Moubayed SP, Smith KA, Sommer DD, Sowerby L, Spafford P, Mertz D, Witterick IJ (2020). CSO (Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery) position paper on return to Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Clinic Practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. [Review]. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 49(1), 76.
- Smith KA, Alt JA (2019). The relationship of chronic rhinosinusitis and depression. [Review]. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 28(1), 1-5.
- Smith KA, Pulsipher A, Gabrielsen DA, Alt JA (2018). Biologics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: An Update and Thoughts for Future Directions. [Review]. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 32(5), 412-423.
- Livingstone DM, Smith KA, Lange B (2017). Scuba diving and otology: a systematic review with recommendations on diagnosis, treatment and post-operative care. [Review]. Diving Hyperb Med, 47(2), 97-109.
- Smith KA, Rudmik L (2016). Medical therapy, refractory chronic rhinosinusitis, and productivity costs. [Review]. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol, 17(1), 5-11.
- Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH, Smith TL, Alt JA, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Bhattacharyya N, Chandra RK, Chiu A, Citardi MJ, Cohen NA, DelGaudio J, Desrosiers M, Dhong HJ, Douglas R, Ferguson B, Fokkens WJ, Georgalas C, Goldberg A, Gosepath J, Hamilos DL, Han JK, Harvey R, Hellings P, Hopkins C, Jankowski R, Javer AR, Kern R, Kountakis S, Kowalski ML, Lane A, Lanza DC, Lebowitz R, Lee HM, Lin SY, Lund V, Luong A, Mann W, Marple BF, McMains KC, Metson R, Naclerio R, Nayak JV, Otori N, Palmer JN, Parikh SR, Passali D, Peters A, Piccirillo J, Poetker DM, Psaltis AJ, Ramadan HH, Ramakrishnan VR, Riechelmann H, Roh HJ, Rudmik L, Sacks R, Schlosser RJ, Senior BA, Sindwani R, Stankiewicz JA, Stewart M, Tan BK, Toskala E, Voegels R, Wang de Y, Weitzel EK, Wise S, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Wright ED, Zhou B, Kennedy DW (2015). International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 6 Suppl 1, S22-209.
Editorial
- Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Orlandi RR, Massey CJ, Alt JA, Oakley GM, Ashby S (2024). Response to the editor regarding "An eosinophil peroxidase activity assay predicts acute exacerbations in post-operative chronic rhinosinusitis". Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 14(9), 1539-1540.
Letter
- Gill AS, Alt JA, Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Subrahmanyam NB, Sumsion JS, Jacob J, Milash BA, Orlandi RR (2022). Topographic distribution of gene expression and sinonasal inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis. [Letter to the editor]. Clin Exp Allergy, 52(5), 719-722.
Other
- McHugh T, Sommer DD, Thamboo A, Tewfik MA, Smith KA (2022). Correction: Image guidance system use amongst Canadian otolaryngologists: a nationwide survey. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (51(1), p. 31). England.
Dr. Smith is a great listener and she cares about me as a patient. I have been very pleased with the medical care Dr. Smith has given me. She is a model physician that other medical doctors should emulate.
She's the best.
She is a very nice person and was great to work with.
Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. Smith has tremendous expertise in her field. She worked with me to come up with the best plan to address my health concerns. I feel fortunate that I was able to work together with her to plan for a healthy future.
I really like this provider. I can tell that she's confident and good at what she does. I am grateful that she listened to me and answered all my questions and concerns. I had a lot of fear about having sinus/deviated surgery before, but after my pre-op appointment with her, I felt more at ease. I also like that she's realistic and honest.
Nice person
She's nice, patient and listens
Listened and answered questions without hesitation.
Dr. Smith is a skilled physician. In addition to being an excellent clinician, she is very personable.
Dr.Smith is a world class person and great doctor would highly recommend
Super understanding and informative! Working with her was a wonderful experience.
Dr. Smith gave me the option to see her every two years versus once a year. She also made more extensive exams optional rather than required. I appreciated that.
Dr. Smith is very smart and caring. She knew what needed to be done and I had a very successful outcome.
She is an amazing person who cares about her patients. I felt my health and progress towards getting all the way better was her goal.
She cares and does her best to make sure patient understands how to take care of post op instructions.
Dr Smith is great, she listens to all of my questions and concerns and answers each one without judgement.
Love Dr. Smith, she knows her field better than any other Dr. I have been to!
Dr. Smith is very caring, knowledgeable and kind. She explained all care that was needed in an understandable manner.
Dr. Smith was very helpful in explaining what occurred during surgery, what lab results meant, and what she was doing during post-op treatment. Her friendly demeanor and patience only enhance her obvious professional expertise.
Compassionate, caring, kind, excellent!
I appreciated her willingness to stress my concerns.
Dr. Kristine Smith is truly a compassionate and caring provider. She is an expert otolaryngologist. She knows her stuff and clearly explains it to her patients. I am so grateful she is part of my care team.
Dr. Smith is absolutely a wonderful caring individual, that has been excellent at explaining all my concerns to me. Thank you
Absolutely the best ENT Dr. ever! She has been the first one that has spent time with me to actually figure out what was wrong with me. Best Dr. ever! Thank you! !
Dr. Kristine Smith is a great provider. She took good care of me in all phases of my treatment. She is very responsive and shows that she truly cares and goes the extra mile for her patients. I will always highly recommend Dr. Smith. Thank you !
She listened to me and cared about the issue, then we got on the personal side and talked about Scuba diving which is one of my passions.
I highly recommend Dr Smith Very considerate of my needs and very knowledgeable of surgical procedures. I am very satisfied with the care given.
Dr smith has a wealth of education and experience with anything and everything pertaining to ears, nose and throat diseases and disorders. She is very professional and sensitive to the needs of her patients. My appointment with her and her staff went very smooth. I had very little wait time and we covered everything we needed to and she answered all of my question. I was on my way home in no time. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Smith was kind, thorough, and professional during our visit. As she examined my sinuses, she allowed me to watch while she explained what she saw as my problem. Dr. Smith invited my questions and took time to answer them in non-medical terms I could understand.
Nice and made me feel comfortable about my results and treatment plan. She came highly recommended and now I highly recommend her
Dr. Smith is integral in my developing treatment plan. She shows compassion and understanding and truly is working towards my best interests.
Dr. Kristine ASmith MD is a doctor that you can trust to actually listen to you with no judgment. She will make sure to be thorough in her treatment and is very knowledgeable in her field. After years of being told nothing is wrong with me she found out what was wrong. She literally saved my life as well as fixed my illness that she diagnosed. She cares and that in and of itself is hard to find.
Dr. Kristine Smith is a very professional and understanding doctor. She is thorough and explains things so they can be understood and provides you with options along with explaining the risks.
She also was very caring and aware of how I was feeling about my surgery. I highly recommend Dr Kristine Smith, she was so thorough and careful I had no pain after surgery. Great care.
Kristine A Smith is very,very good doctor
She is excellent doctor.Ten plus rating
Dr. Smith is a total professional and her care and treatment have exceeded my expectations.
Dr. Smith performed my open septorhinoplasty with exceptional skill. The operation addressed my deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, and inferior turbinate hypertrophy. At seven weeks post-op, my breathing is dramatically improved, and the result looks completely natural. She sets clear expectations, explains each step thoroughly, and responds promptly to questionsÑeven outside regular hours. Her genuine compassion and consistent follow-up have ensured an optimal recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Smith and her team to anyone seeking expert, patient-centered ENT care. She is truly my favorite physician.
She explained things well
She was very understanding and listened and had helpful advice
Great Doctor
Dr Smith was very considerate and explained things to me. She is a great surgeon.
The world needs more people like Dr Smith. Forever grateful to have her as a caregiver.
She came in the room and introduced herself to my husband and myself. She was warm and friendly. She looked at my throat then did a few text on it and asked me about how it was feeling. How long I had been feeling that way. In a few minutes she determine what she thought was going on and told us how she would like to proceed. She explained that to us and make sure we understood. She was confident about her abilities and skills.
She was extremely knowledgeable. She made me feel like I had some input on my care! It made me feel empowered. She is amazing!
Excellent doctor
Dr. Smith listened in a very "present moment" way. She has a very "non-medical" attitude when gathering information.
Dr Kristine is a very good doctor. She explained everything to both my husband and I. She is patient and understanding.
I've been to several other ENTs and Dr Smith was by far and away the best. She diagnosed my issues quickly and accurately. It was very helpful to be able to see what she was seeing on the scope and she explained everything from the conditions and options very well.
Very kind and concerned.
Good conversation about my situation
Dr. Smith is a great physician with a personality to match her medical skills.
Dr. Smith is awesome!!!!
Very professional and very good at explaining the health issue. Thank you for your help. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Smith is nice but only seems interested in performing surgery. If you don't need or want surgery she doesn't seem interested or to care about your issues or finding a non surgical solution.
Dr. Kristine Smith was kind and listened to me and answered all my questions.
Deviated septum and enlarged turbinates have restricted breathing for years. Dr. Smith's three hour surgery completely fixed my nose. Thank you so much.
She's the best! Thank you!
Dr Smith never mad me feel that she was in rush. She took the time to answer every question I had and explained exactly what I needed to know. Dr Smith is one of the GREAT doctors at the U.
She one of the best ones caring , humble with great personality and excellent experience I recommend her to everyone
Outstanding doctor, superb communication throughout, excellent care!
wonderful provider, knows her stuff
Dr. Smith and her staff are incredibly organized, caring, and patient-oriented. They run a very well-oiled machine that coordinates patient care, scheduling, and responds well to patient questions. They made it a wonderful experience for me and took exceptional care of me. Dr. Smith is an exceptional practitioner and I was fortunate enough to benefit from her knowledge and experience.
I wish more Dr.,s were as wonderful as Dr Smith
Dr. Smith has been a Godsend for [NAME REMOVED]. She is very direct and it makes it easier for him to understand since he has Alzheimers and she is very responsive to anything we ask about.
Dr. Smith is very kind and helped me understand my treatment options
A great physician!!!
As I said Dr. Smith in person, I was very fortunate to have come under her care. She is not only a skilled surgeon, more important is that she has sincere concern for her patients¿ wellbeing. She answered every question clearly and thoroughly