Keith J. Loud, MD, MSc

Kerrington D. Smith, MD, is a skilled surgical oncologist affiliated with Dartmouth Health, specializing in pancreatic cancer and upper gastrointestinal surgical oncology. He serves as the Surgical Director of the Islet Cell Transplant Program and holds the position of Division Chief of Surgical Oncology at Dartmouth Cancer Center. Dr. Smith completed his medical education at Cornell University Medical College and furthered his training through a residency in General Surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is dedicated to advancing patient care through minimally invasive approaches and is actively involved in clinical research and trials. Generated from the website

I provide compassionate and informative care to orthopaedic surgery patients. My goal is to help my patients understand the plans for their care while they are at the hospital and when they return home. This includes making sure they clearly understand all aspects of their care plan, including medications and pain management. I really enjoy making a difference by helping improve my patients’ quality of life.

My goal is to provide state-of-the-art, individualized care that is rooted in respect and compassion. I strive to develop a strong patient-physician relationship. Since each patient defines success differently, I work closely with my patients to help them achieve their own personal success story. I spend time with them during each visit to understand their concerns. It is important that everyone involved in their care—the patient, their family, their providers—understands the diagnosis and treatment options. By working together, we make a plan that will achieve the best possible outcome from their care. Developing close, long-term relationships with my patients throughout the highs and lows of their care is very rewarding.