G. Walton Smith

G. Walton Smith, MD, MBA, FACOG

My wife Connie and I were both born and raised in Knoxville. We met during our freshmen Chemistry classes at the University of Tennessee and have been married since 1983. We have three children: Zach, Luke, and Marah. We enjoy time with our children and like to travel. We are active members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

I have provided Obstetrical and Gynecologic services in Knoxville since 1990. During that time I have been involved with the care of thousands of patients. I have enjoyed the many late nights and crying babies. The medical and surgical challenges that my patients have overcome have provided me with countless stories of inspiration. My personal challenge has always been to be an advocate for my patients and to provide them with the most innovative technology for their gynecologic healthcare.

I hope to replace much of the traditional thinking regarding women’s medical problems. I believe that it should not be acceptable to have to wait till problems become severe before we are trying to address them. We are blessed with a variety of new technologies that allow correction of many common problems without the physical, emotional, and social impact that were commonplace in the past. We can’t cure everything at Fort Sanders OB/GYN but we will always provide a warm smile and an attentive ear.

Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.A. Degree: Microbiology
May, 1982

University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences
Memphis, TN
M.D., June 1986

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A.
December, 1998

Residency
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Columbia, South Carolina
Edward J. Dennis, M.D.-Professor and Chairman
July 1986-June 1990

Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
December 1992 to present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, 1986 to Present

State Board of Medical Examiners of Tennessee
July 1990 to Present

State Board of Medical Examiners of South Carolina
July 1986 through June 1990

Societies
Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America
Member of the Tennessee section of ACOG
Member of the East Tennessee OB/GYN society

Appointments
Chief of Staff, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
2006, 2007
Vise Chief of Staff, Fort Sanders Regional
2004, 2005
Chief of the OB/GYN Department, Fort Sanders Regional
1995
President, East TN OB/GYN Society
1993-1994, 1994-1995
Tennessee section of ACOG State Executive Committee
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Continuing Education
Elevate Graft Pelvic Support, Cadaver Lab, 2008
Mini-Arc Sling, 2007
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute, Surgical Techniques, 2007
Secure Obturator Sling, Gynecare, 2007
DaVinci Robotic System, 2006
Prolift Advanced Pelvic Support, Gynecare, 2005
Apogee and Perigee Advanced Pelvic Support, 2005
Monarc Transobturator Sling, Cadaver Lab, 2003
TVT-O Transobturator Sling, Cadaver Lab, 2003
Advanced Pelvic Reconstruction, 1993