Andrew M. Smith, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Neurosurgery
Email:
amsmith3@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 929-5298
Biography
Andrew Smith, MD, a native of Madison, MS, joined the UMMC Department of Neurosurgery in 2022. He received his medical degree and completed his neurosurgical residency here at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In addition to receiving the Robert Hearin Medical Scholarship, he also received the University of Mississippi Neurosurgical Merit Award in 2015. Through his residency here at UMMC, Dr. Smith gained extensive experience in all areas of neurosurgery with a specific interest in spinal surgery.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Residency, Neurosurgery | 2022 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine | 2015 |
| Louisiana State University, BS, Kinesiology | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, ABNS Certification, American Board of Neurological Surgery | 05/2025 - 12/2035 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery | 07/2022 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Giles TX, Bowen EC, Duran D, Smith A, Strickland A. An uncommon cause of penetrating brain injury: two cases of nail gun injuries. Illustrative cases. Journal of Neurosurgery: Case lessons. 2024; 8 (25) | 2024 |
| Smith A, Tawfik T, Marks J, Tullis J, Harkey L, Manucha V, Kaur J. Rosai-Dorfman Disease with progressive central nervous system involvement requiring multiple surgical interventions: a case report. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery. 2018; 14: 80-83. | 2018 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, SI Joint Pain: Diagnosis and Management, Mississippi Neurosurgical Society, Jackson, Mississippi | 04/2026 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cervical Myelopathy; Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scheuermann's Kyphosis; Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 05/2023 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neurosurgical Spine Fundamentals in the Outpatient Setting, UMMC Family Medicine Department, Jackson, MS | 11/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Kim P, Winter K, Smith A, Smalley Z, Weaver K, Shifflett M, Tullis J. Sublaminar Sutures for stabilization and fusion of a C3-4 fracture dislocation in a 11-month-old infant., Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Austin, TX | 10/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Classification and Management, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Biomechanical Concepts to Spinal Instrumentation, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 02/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Anterior Temporal Lobectomy for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy; Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Kim P, Smalley Z, Khandelwal K, Smith A, Winter K, Carrol B, Alvernia J. Anatomical Characteristics of the Artery of Adamkiewicz: a cadaveric study., Congress of Neurological Surgeons, San Franciso, CA | 10/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Brachial Plexus Injury, Diagnosis, and management; Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Current Neurosurgical Research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Neurosurgical Society Conference, New Orleans, LA | 02/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, 360 Degrees of Lumbar Fusion; Grand Rounds Presentation., Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Smith A, Clark P, Duke S, Dedwylder M, Wise J, Washington C. The prophylactic use of antiepileptic medications in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage; a retrospective review, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Houston, TX | 10/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Clark P, Smith A, Dedwylder M, Wise J, Duke S, Washington C. Intrathecal Nicardipine for Treatment of Cerebral Vasospasm after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Houston, TX | 10/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations: An Overview; Grands Rounds Presentation, Deparment of Neurological Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 09/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Closed Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults; Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 03/2016 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Neurosurgical Society, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member | 2015 - Present |
Committee Service
| Department of Neurological Surgery Clinic Operations Committee. This committee meets on a bimonthly basis to assess current trends in patient care and access in the outpatient setting. The committee implements changes to increase patient access, expedite care, increase overall quality of patient care, and improve patient satisfaction outcomes., Co-Chair | 2025 - Present |
| Deparment of Neurological Surgery Spine Division Quality Improvement Committee, Steering Committee Member | 2023 - Present |
Community Service
| Provided a CME presentation to the Family Medicine Department on Neurosurgical Spine Fundamentals in the Outpatient Setting to help educate on common spine diagnoses and management, Guest Lecturer | 11/2022 - Present |
| Hattiesburg UMMC Neurosurgical Outreach Clinic, Physician | 07/2022 - Present |
Other Service
| Department Of Neurosurgery Enfolded Fellowship, I organized an Enfolded Spine Fellowship for interested Residents which was implemented this year. I am the current mentor for the active fellow. | 07/2026 - Present |
| Spine Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Committee, member | 05/2026 - Present |
| Industry Sponsored Case Discussion Conference, This is an event I created through Industry sponsorship that occurs roughly every 6 months. It allows local Neurosurgeons including those outside the University to meet, network, discuss challenging cases for advice, and discuss new techniques and literature. I have presented at each meeting.. | 08/2024 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, Neurosurgery Oral Board Review | Spring 2025 - 2025 |
Residency Training
| Department Of Neurological Surgery, Attending Physician | 2022 - Present |