Physician Profile

Jonathan Smith, MD, FACS

4.9

(41 reviews)

Jonathan Smith in dark suit jacket

Jonathan Smith, MD, FACS

4.9

(41 reviews)

  • Surgical Oncologist, Rutgers Cancer Institute
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Contact Information

To schedule a new patient appointment call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376)
To schedule a follow-up appointment call 732-235-7615
For all other inquiries call 732-235-2465

About Me

Born in Alabama, I enlisted in the Army and served as a medic and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division until 1989. I then obtained an Associate of Science degree from Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where I was early commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. I completed a bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in biochemistry. I then attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1997, and was commissioned as a Captain in the Army. My residency in General Surgery was completed at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in 2002. While assigned to Ft. Campbell, I was deployed to Iraq twice as a surgeon attached to a forward surgical team with the 101st Airborne and awarded a Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

After completing military service, I practiced general surgery in rural Alabama in a solo practice for eight years prior to beginning a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, which I completed in 2020. I am excited to return to central New Jersey to continue my surgical practice.

Dr. Smith sees patients at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick. 


Clinical Expertise

  • Mastectomy to include nipple and skin sparing procedures
  • Lumpectomy with wireless localization techniques
  • Oncoplastic closure
  • Hidden scar techniques
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Axillary lymph node dissection


Ratings and Reviews

4.9 Overall

Based on 41 reviews

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider showed concern

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

5

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

February 18, 2025

Dr. Smith is very caring - He explains everything thoroughly, answers all of my questions and includes me in all decisions. He's the best!

January 31, 2025

Much appreciation to Dr. Smith.

November 26, 2024

Doctor even allowed daughter to join in via phone and eased her concerns tremendously.

October 20, 2024

Dr. Smith is very caring and compassionate. I feel quite comfortable with him as my doctor.

October 19, 2024

A very good listener.

October 3, 2024

Dr. Smith made feel comfortable and easy to talk to. He's patient and kind.

August 30, 2024

The doctor is very attentive and very kind.


Insurance

Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with your insurance company they are still a participating plan prior to receiving services or care. Each plan is different and some provide different levels of coverage that could make a difference in your out-of-pocket costs. It is always best for the patient receiving care to contact their insurance company to obtain more information.

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • Cigna
  • Consumer Health Plan
  • Horizon BCBS
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Magnacare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Oxford Health
  • Qualcare HMO
  • Qualcare PPO
  • United Community
  • United Healthcare
  • United Medicare
  • WellCare