Craig L Tucker, MD

Austen D. Hufton, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon with Norton Cancer Institute, specializing in surgical procedures involving the lungs and esophagus. Dr. Hufton earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, and a thoracic surgery fellowship at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Hufton prioritizes patient comfort and strives for smooth procedures. Beyond work, he enjoys skiing and cherishing time with his family.

At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage. Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.

Janet L. Smith, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she graduated summa cum laude and class valedictorian. She completed her internal medicine residency at Washington University School of Medicine (Barnes Hospital) in St. Louis, Mo., where she also completed a fellowship in cardiology and PET research. Dr. Smith is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. In addition to clinical cardiology, Dr. Smith has special interests in women’s heart care, nuclear imaging, PET, echocardiography and TEE. Dr. Smith’s mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate, patient-centered care in the area of cardiovascular medicine. Away from the office, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and playing tennis.