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Timothy L. Smith, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.

Accepting new patients

  • Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, School of Medicine
  • Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Allergy and immunology
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Revision Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Timothy L. Smith, MD, MPH, FACS is professor and chair of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the School of Medicine of Oregon Health and Science University. He became chair in July 2025 after serving as interim chair for the year prior. He received his medical education at the University of Cincinnati and completed residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of North Carolina and fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He served on the faculty at Vanderbilt and the Medical College of Wisconsin prior to joining the faculty at OHSU in 2005.  Dr. Smith’s expertise is in surgery of the sinuses and skull base.  He has served as the Principal Investigator of a multi-institutional study of outcomes of sinus surgery funded by the National Institutes of Health resulting in funding for over many years.

Dr. Smith has published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature and has mentored faculty, fellows, residents, and post-graduate students who have substantially advanced the field of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Smith is a Past President of the American Rhinologic Society and has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is currently a director on the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.  He has previously served as an Associate Editor of the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology and JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery prior to being appointed Editor in Chief of the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1991, University of Cincinnati

  • Internship

    • Surgery; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  • Residency

    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  • Fellowship

    • Rhinology and Sinus Surgery

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Otolaryngology, 1997

Memberships and associations:

  • Director, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Board of Directors, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellow, Triological Society
  • Fellow, American Rhinologic Society
  • Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum (CORLAS)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (93 Ratings, 40 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr smith seems knowledgable and professional, just hard to get in to see him.

  2. Dr. Smith is always centered and focused.

  3. Dr. Smith is an unbelievably amazing doctor. His true caring for his patients is evident every time I speak with him. I could not recommend Dr. Smith highly enough to do justice to his amazing abilities.

  4. The fellowship Dr that saw me today was one of best of any I've seen at this office.

  5. I'm grateful to be a patient of Dr. Timothy Smith. His guidance is always beneficial to management of my condition. I would also like to extend my gratitude to a young med student named Charley, who evaluated my current status. Not only was he invested in listening to my issues, but was helpful in asking pertinent questions regarding my issues, and, in fact, suggesting over-the-counter saline spray to counteract my chronic dryness issue due to budesonide. I picked some up, used it with my CPAP machine last night, and actually had a relatively comfortable experience with CPAP, which hasn't been my reality. I awakened without a sore throat, without a burning sensation in my sinus passages. If possible, please thank him for his valuable input.

  6. Listened carefully. Did not rush the visit. Answered every question. Very kind and patient.

  7. Knowledgeable and experienced in this field plus very professional and experienced in the field. Also took the time to listen to my concerns and worries.

  8. Doctor was good. The resident who saw me was very clinical and did not show any bedside manner.

  9. I saw both Dr. Smith and a resident. Dr. Smithwas obviously more knowledgeable and proficient, but he was also more personable.

  10. Very knowledgeable and communicative. Very nice.

  11. First rate health care provider!

  12. Dr. Smith listens well and answers all your questions. He truly has your best interest at heart. He works with you to understand and solve problems. If he needs more time to figure out the best course of action he isn't afraid to say so. I appreciate his care.

  13. They're the best in their field, the treatment protocol they prescribed works and I feel that I'm in good hands.

  14. I sought a consultation for an unusual sinus condition. Dr. Smith was quite helpful. His resident was very detailed in her evaluation as well.

  15. The doctors that I have had at OHSU, specifically the specialists, show such care, time, and attention to their patients.

  16. He answered all my questions and has made my lifetime sinus condition so much better now!

  17. FriendlyClearAnswered questions Asked questions

  18. He is working towards the goal of correcting my sinus problem

  19. Excellent

  20. Simple surgery significantly improved my drainage and airflow. Great work.

  21. Extremely knowledgeable and approachable. I feel I'm in very capable hands with Dr. Smith as my provider.

  22. Dr. Smith and colleagues are top notch in every way. I am very happy with the medical practice service and treatment they provide.

  23. I appreciate that Dr. Smith understands my questions, answers them fully and with a wealth of evidence based and clinical experience based knowledge.

  24. He is very knowledgeable and also a good listener.

  25. Highly competent & caring.

  26. Dr. Smith is absolutely amazing. Just a wealth of knowledge, so kind, and transparent. Appreciate the help and care very much!

  27. Dr. Smith was very thorough in explaining my existing condition. He never once appeared rushed, and answered my questions to my complete satisfaction. He is always personable and engaging.

  28. He was up to date on my tests, gave me good information. I trust his advise

  29. No negatives

  30. Tim and his staff have taken care of me with skill, compassion, kindness and excellence for years