Dr. Edwin Smith is a board-certified urologist specializing in the practice of pediatric urology. A native Georgian from Statesboro, he is a graduate of Davidson College. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. His general surgery internship and urology residency were completed at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. As a chief resident, he was the first recipient of the William H. Cooner Award for compassion and excellence in patient care.
Dr. Smith completed a two-year postgraduate fellowship in pediatric urology at Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He has been involved in resident teaching throughout his career and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine. He served for 16 years as the Program Director for the Emory Fellowship Program in Pediatric Urology, and he has been a recipient of the Emory Resident Teaching Award.
As a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he served on the Executive Committee Section of Pediatric Urology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Urological Association, Society for Pediatric Urology, and the Society for Fetal Urology. At the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, he has enjoyed involvement in medical staff affairs, serving on committees that emphasize patient safety and quality of care. He is a past President of the Professional Staff of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and currently serves as Surgeon-in-Chief for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He is a member of the Pelvic and Anorectal Care Clinic (PARC) and Spina Bifida Clinic at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
He has published over 75 scientific articles and book chapters and has a special interest in complex pediatric genitourinary reconstructive surgery, including the management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction, prune belly syndrome, bladder exstrophy, hypospadias, and hydronephrosis. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Urology and the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
He is a multi-year recipient of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors award. Dr. Smith has led a pediatric urology medical mission trip to El Salvador annually for the past 20 years.
Dr. Smith has staff privileges at CHOA Hospital.
Outside of pediatric urology, he enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor sports, especially hiking and fishing.
Awards and Professional Recognition
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors Award
- The Atlantan Top Doctors Award
