Education:
- MD degree from University of Texas Houston in 2009-2013
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2013 - 2017
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida 2017-2019
Board Certification(s):
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2019 - present
Fellowship:
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2013 - 2017
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida 2017-2019
Clinical/Research Interests:
- Complex benign gynecologic surgery
- Leiomyoma (fibroid) disease
- Adenomyosis
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Optimization of perioperative care of patients undergoing benign gynecologic surgery
- Cost efficacy in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Surgical education in residency and fellowship training
- Adjunct therapies for patients undergoing medical and surgical therapies for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
Select Honors & Accomplishments:
- First Place Oral Presentation, Surgical Category, Cleveland Clinic Florida Resident/Fellow Research Day – 2019
- Resident Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2017
- Outstanding Resident Consultant Award, Vanderbilt University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2017
Select Publications:
Farag S, Frazzini Padilla P, Smith KA, Flyckt RL, Sprague ML, Zimberg SE; Fallopian tube perfusion in ex-vivo and in-vivo laparoscopic hysterectomy specimens: potential application for uterine transplantation. Human Reproduction.https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey307. PMID: 30304437
Frazzini Padilla P, Farag S, Smith KA, Zimberg SE, Davila GW, Sprague M. Development and Validation of a Simulation Model for Laparoscopic Colpotomy. Obstet. Gynecol. Oct 2018; 132(S): 19S-26S. PMID: 30247303
Farag S, Frazzini Padilla P, Smith KA, Sprague M, Zimberg SE. Management, Prevention, and Sequelae Of Adhesions in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery: a Systematic Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2017 Dec 28. PMID: 29289627
Harvey LFB, Smith KA, Curlin H. Physician Engagement in Improving Operative Supply Chain Efficiency Through Review of Surgeon Preference Cards. J Minim Invasive Gynecology. Nov-Dec 2017; 24(7): 1116 –1120. PMID: 28669894.
Anderson TL, Harvey LFB, Smith KA, Thomassee MS, Yunker AC. Cost of Disposable Operative Devices: Fiscal Transparency Promotes Economic and Ergonomic Optimization at a Large Academic Medical Center. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2015 Nov-Dec; 22(6S):S86. PMID: 27679362