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Dr. Jacob Smeltzer, MD

Hematology, Oncology, Hepatology
Accepting new patients
AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission 9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204
(913) 632-9100

Overview
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Brief Intro

Jacob Smeltzer, MD, is a Mayo fellowship-trained medical oncologist and hematologist with the AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission. Dr. Smeltzer provides comprehensive, whole-person care for patients with all types of cancer and hematologic disorders, from risk assessment to diagnosis to treatment. Consistently named to Kansas City magazine's Top Doctors list, he is well respected by both patients and peers for providing highly competent and uniquely compassionate cancer care. Dr. Smeltzer's clinical interests include genitourinary cancers, including prostate, renal cell and bladder; hematologic malignancies, including lymphoma and myeloma; and general oncology. His research focuses primarily on genitourinary cancers. After earning his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then went on to complete an oncology fellowship at the esteemed Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, during which time he was appointed to the prestigious role of Chief Fellow. Prior to joining AdventHealth in 2024, Dr. Smeltzer served as staff physician and chair of the department of medical oncology at Saint Luke's Health System. He is Board-certified in medical oncology and hematology and he welcomes new patients ages 18 and older.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Med/Hematology-Oncol, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN - 2014

RESIDENCY

Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis - 2011

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS 66204
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Hepatology
Hematology
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
Aetna Better Health
Mutual of Omaha
Medicare
Wellcare
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tricare
Aetna
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Alameda Alliance for Health
UnitedHealthcare
GEHA
Healthlink
Empire Plan
Transamerica
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Optum Health

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