Education:

• Medical Education: University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
• Internship: Long Island Jewish/North Shore Universit Hospitals, New Hyde Park, NY, 2003, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, 2005
• Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center, NJ, Livingston, NJ, 2011
• Fellowship: NCI, National Institute of Health, Tumor Immunology and Surgical Oncology, Bethesda, MD, 2006, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Surgical Oncology, Tampa, FL, 2013

Dr. Franz Omar Smith is a highly skilled and fellowship-trained surgeon with certifications in advanced complex surgical oncology and general surgery. Specializing in cutaneous oncology, sarcoma, and breast cancer, Dr. Smith is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care to patients at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center, and Jersey City Medical Center. He is committed to a multidisciplinary approach, tailoring individualized treatment plans for each patient.

During his residency, Dr. Smith completed a three-year clinical research fellowship in Tumor Immunotherapy and Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, NIH. His research focused on high-dose Interleukin-2, tumor vaccines, and cell-based therapies for metastatic melanoma. Following residency, he undertook a two-year surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center/University of South Florida, specializing in complex surgical oncology.

Dr. Smith has contributed significantly to his field, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and presenting at national meetings. As the Chief Academic Officer at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, he plays a crucial role in advancing medical education. Recognized by the American Cancer Society for outstanding outcomes, quality dedication, and service excellence, Dr. Smith is a member of prestigious organizations such as the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and more.

Professional Membership:

• Society of Surgical Oncology
• American College of Surgeons
• Association of Program Directors in Surgery
• American Society of Breast Surgery
• Association of Academic Surgery
• Society of Black Academic Surgeons

Clinical Interests:

• General surgery
• Breast cancer
• Melanoma
• Sarcoma
• Merkel Cell Carcinoma
• Thyroid/parathyroid
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Clinical trials

Practice Website: www.rwjbh.org

To request an appointment with Dr. Smith, complete the form below or (973) 322-2235.