F. Ames Smith Jr. MD
Dr. Smith is a member of the Independent Doctors of Idaho, which is a network of independent physicians who are dedicated to the high ideals of medicine. He enjoys working collaboratively with other local and regional physicians and providers including breast surgeons Dr. Rhiana Menen and Dr. Carrie Newton, breast imager Dr. Barbara White at Lyra Total Breast Health, and Lake City PT director Sheree Dibiase, who specializes in women’s health (including oncology, pelvic floor issues, and lymphedema). The office in Boise is located conveniently near Treasure Valley Hospital which is the highest ranked outpatient surgical center in Idaho. The North Idaho location is located in Rathdrum, which gives access to patients in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. He is licensed in Texas, Washington, and Idaho and is able to provide telehealth services for any of those locations. He is an active member of the City of Hope Clinical Cancer Genomics Community of Practice since 2019.

Recognition:

Dr. F. Ames Smith Jr. has received a number of commendations throughout his surgical career with ongoing high patient satisfaction. He has received 4.9 to 5-star ratings from Vitals, US News and World Report, and Healthgrades. He seeks to improve his knowledge and skills constantly, and truly enjoys his practice and patients. He has many friends, colleagues and family in Texas, Washington State, and Idaho. He is growing a relationship with colleagues at the MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center in Houston.
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He has received 4.9 to 5-star ratings from Vitals, US News and World Report, and Healthgrades..
Testimonies can be found at:
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Seattle Met Magazine “Top Doctor”: 2019, 2020, 2021
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Seattle Magazine “Top Doctor” 2015-2022
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Texas Monthly “Super Doctor” 2004-2011
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Distinguished Surgeon Nominee (AORN 2008)
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Alpha Omega Alpha 1987
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Director, Hereditary Cancer Risk Clinic 2012-2022
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Director, Breast Surgery, Polyclinic 2012-2022
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President, Surgical Associates of Austin 2002-2012
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Moderator, Polyclinic tumor board 2012-2018
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Chairman, Department of Surgery, St. David’s Medical Center 2007-2009
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Cancer Liaison Physician, Commission on Cancer 1999-2002
Certifications:
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American Board of Surgery Certified 2023