Dr. Christopher E.W. Smith, M.D., earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University Hospitals. He then finished his fellowship in urological surgery training at the same institution. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Smith was the first to perform retroperitoneal laparoscopic kidney and adrenal surgery in Louisville. Currently a clinical professor, he specializes in laparoscopic surgery, percutaneous stone surgery, and minimally invasive BPH treatments.
Dr. Christopher E.W. Smith, M.D., earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University Hospitals. He then finished his fellowship in urological surgery training at the same institution. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Smith was the first to perform retroperitoneal laparoscopic kidney and adrenal surgery in Louisville. Currently a clinical professor, he specializes in laparoscopic surgery, percutaneous stone surgery, and minimally invasive BPH treatments.
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Great Doctor.
Nice guy
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent physician-surgeon… Many thanks to Dr. Smith
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great doctor took time explaining my test results.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Seems to care. Love that.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Smith is a very good doctor,I am 6 years past my diagnosis of cancer and he done my surgery,We consider him a great doctor and a good friend,highly recommended by me and my family!!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I recommend Dr. Smith because he is a great doctor and surgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Smith is a great doctor that really Cares about his patients. Outstanding personality. .
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I have know him for many years. His patient care is excellent.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He is the only one that has found the problem and fixed the problem...so grateful
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Busy clinic, all seems done very fast when serious medical issues are presented. Understandable situation but challenging for patient’s decision making.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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Audubon Medical Plaza East
3 Audubon Plaza Drive #L10 Louisville, KY 40217
Dr. Christopher E.W. Smith, M.D., attended Indiana University and the University of Louisville where he graduated cum laude. In 1992 he graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and trained at the University Hospitals, completing his urological surgery training in 1997. He joined Kentucky Urological Associates out of residency with a clinical appointment at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Smith has had extensive postgraduate training in laparoscopic urology and was the first to perform retroperitoneal laparoscopic kidney, adrenal surgery and the pre-peritoneal prostatectomy in greater Louisville. Dr. Smith has also performed bench and clinical research on neurogenic bladder.
Currently a clinical professor of urologic surgery at the University of Louisville, Dr. Smith remains active in teaching students and residents. He is a member of numerous local, regional and national societies, including the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Smith has considerable experience in office treatments for BPH, and his interests include laparoscopic urologic surgery, percutaneous stone surgery and minimally invasive BPH treatments.
Dr. Smith loves attending UofL football games and spending time with his wife, who is a lawyer in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Together they have two sons.
Great Doctor. Nice guy
Excellent physician-surgeon… Many thanks to Dr. Smith
Great doctor took time explaining my test results.
Seems to care. Love that.
Dr Smith is a very good doctor,I am 6 years past my diagnosis of cancer and he done my surgery,We consider him a great doctor and a good friend,highly recommended by me and my family!!
I recommend Dr. Smith because he is a great doctor and surgeon.
Dr. Smith is a great doctor that really Cares about his patients. Outstanding personality. .
I have know him for many years. His patient care is excellent.
He is the only one that has found the problem and fixed the problem...so grateful
Busy clinic, all seems done very fast when serious medical issues are presented. Understandable situation but challenging for patient’s decision making.