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Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD

(154 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: kidney problems

4500 Forest Park Avenue Floor: 5
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 362-8200

Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD is an urologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).

Office Locations

4500 Forest Park Avenue Floor: 5
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 362-8200

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4921 Parkview Place Div Surg Urology, Suite 11c
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-8200

(314) 454-5244

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4921 Parkview Place Suite: 11c
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-8200

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ablation

In 2024, Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD performed more ablation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery

cystoscopy with bladder fulguration

cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery

fulguration

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

minimally invasive procedures

transurethral resection of bladder tumor

In 2024, Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD performed more cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, fulguration, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, minimally invasive procedures, and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic cystoscopy

diagnostic procedures

laser surgery

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate biopsy

In 2012, Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, diagnostic procedures, laser surgery, minimally invasive prostate surgery, and prostate biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
urologic procedures	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	11
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	27
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	92
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	11
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	47
cryotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	289
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	98
laser treatment	47
minimally invasive procedures	130
stent placement (stenting)	31
urologic procedures	249

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	33
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2024 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	51
anorectal procedures	11
cancer surgery	18
cryotherapy	35
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	336
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lab tests	79
laser treatment	51
minimally invasive procedures	225
minor procedures	16
stent placement (stenting)	19
suprapubic catheter replacement	17
urologic procedures	306

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	46
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis, MO were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

ablation	49
anorectal procedures	11
cancer surgery	18
cryotherapy	28
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	182
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lab tests	67
laser treatment	49
minimally invasive procedures	90
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	137

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	185
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	68
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD From 2020 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	51
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Missouri

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 154 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Woodson Wade Smelser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$4,757 Erleada $447	AKEEGA $255	$4,055
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,327 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,327
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$3,440 Erleada $246	$3,194
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,453 LITHOVUE $524	rezum Generator $185	SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $170	Moses 550 DFL $135	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $134	Other $305
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$800 ADSTILADRIN $800
Other	$4,465 Nubeqa $451	JELMYTO $444	Urolift $376	Cysview $327	CVAC Aspiration System $322	Other $2,545

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,441
Consulting Fee	$7,344
Education	$2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$457

Biography

Dr. Woodson Smelser's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Patient ratings for Dr. Smelser average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include kidney problems. Dr. Smelser is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Progress West Hospital. Dr. Smelser graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas.