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Matthew Smeds, MD

Professor of Surgery
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Matthew R. Smeds, MD, DFSVS, FACS is tenured Professor of Surgery at Saint Louis University and a practicing vascular surgeon with SSM Health SLUCare in St. Louis, Missouri. He currently serves as Medical Director of the Vascular Laboratories at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery – Cases, Innovations and Techniques. A Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Dr. Smeds is nationally recognized for his work in dialysis access, aortic and venous disease, and surgical education. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and serves as principal investigator on multiple clinical trials. He remains active in vascular surgery leadership, education, and advocacy across numerous national societies. He would love to connect on social media, follow him on Twitter (X) at user handle @MattSmeds!

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