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Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Professional interests include: lung issues

4802 E. Johnson Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 936-8000

Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD is a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR specializing in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care and Baptist Medical Group.

Office Locations

4802 E Johnson Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72405

(870) 936-8000

(870) 934-3628

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Baptist Medical Group

4802 E. Johnson Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 936-8000

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Some issues Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	48
cardiac procedures	96
dissection	20
doctor visit	131
excision	20
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	117
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	137

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	50
cardiac procedures	126
dissection	14
doctor visit	111
excision	14
hospital care	320
inpatient care	320
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	14
open surgery	114
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	128

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	76
dissection	17
doctor visit	98
excision	32
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	91
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	134

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	28
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	60
dissection	15
doctor visit	138
excision	28
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	28
open surgery	73
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	70
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
dissection	35
doctor visit	190
excision	47
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
lobectomy	33
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	80
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	56
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	23
doctor visit	163
excision	23
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
lobectomy	26
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	49
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	39
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	24
cardiac procedures	48
dissection	22
doctor visit	106
excision	22
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	40
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	88

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	17
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	37
doctor visit	143
excision	37
lobectomy	32
lymph node procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	69
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	69

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	19
doctor visit	98
excision	19
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2021 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	23
doctor visit	99
excision	23
lobectomy	23
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lobectomy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	16
doctor visit	84
excision	16
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	71
dissection	21
doctor visit	123
excision	25
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
lobectomy	20
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	43
open surgery	77
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	125
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	45

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Medical Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald D. Smith JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$4,708 Sonicision $2,808	Interventional Lung Solutions $727	Endo GIA $209	Covidien $151	iDrive $111	Other $702
Medtronic, Inc.	$375 Signia $158	ILLUMISITE $115	CLEANCOAT $102
Covidien Sales LLC	$148 ReliaTack $75	Instruments and Ligation $51	Endo Stapling $23
Medafor, Inc.	$145 SURGICAL $145
Allergan Inc.	$73 VIBERZI $73
Other	$474 Heart Valves $72	CRM $70	Endovascular $64	OFIRMEV $54	CFN PleurX $36	Other $178

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,109
Food and Beverage	$2,814

Biography

Dr. Ronald Smith practices general surgery and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests encompass lung issues. After attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia and a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Dr. Smith is professionally affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care.