J.R. Bockoven, MD

Dr. Smith is a clinical cardiologist at Akron Children’s Hospital Heart Center where he’s been practicing since 2015. After graduating from Northeast Ohio Medical University, he completed a pediatric residency at Akron Children’s and fellowships in pediatric cardiology and in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging at the University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Dr. Smith has a special interest in advanced cardiac imaging, cardiovascular magnetic resonance and functional cardiac assessment. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and in pediatric cardiology, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Cardiology.

Pediatrics, North Canton

Dr. Bono has been in practice since 2010. He joined Akron Children’s as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Bono completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Medical Center. He then went on to complete a pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Bono is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His areas of special interest include pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, pediatric knee injuries and spasticity.