Jodi Smith

Pediatric Neurosurgeon/Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Jodi L. Smith is a highly accomplished pediatric neurosurgeon and academic professional based in Indianapolis, Indiana. She currently serves as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital St. Vincent Ascension Indianapolis.1 2

Education and Training

Dr. Smith has an extensive educational background:

She received her Ph.D. in Anatomy from the University of Utah School of Medicine, focusing on neurulation.1 2
She completed her medical degree (MD) at the University of Utah School of Medicine.2
Her residency training in Neurological Surgery was also completed at the University of Utah.1 2
Dr. Smith further specialized by completing a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.1 2

Professional Career

Dr. Smith joined Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine in 2000.2 She holds several academic positions:

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine.1
Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.2

Specialties and Expertise

Dr. Smith's clinical interests encompass a wide range of pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including:

Pediatric epilepsy surgery
Brain and spinal cord tumors
Congenital malformations of the brain and spinal cord
Hydrocephalus
Craniofacial disorders
Moyamoya syndrome1 2

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout her career, Dr. Smith has received numerous accolades:

Castle Connolly Top Doctors—Indianapolis (2012-2021)
Inaugural Award: Castle Connolly Top Doctors Exceptional Women in Medicine (2017)
Trustee Teaching Award from Indiana University Board of Trustees (2012)2

Dr. Smith is board-certified by both the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Neurological Surgery.2