Gregory M. Smith MD, FACEP
Chairman Summa Health System-Southwest Region
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I am a 2 time Ohio High School Wrestling State Qualifier
Who is your favorite recording artist or group?
Kenny Chesney
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
The fact that as adults we forget how easy it is for a 5 year old to be nice to a complete stranger.
Describe your ideal vacation.
A cruise to anywhere with my wife and kids!
What person has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My wife...she is my voice of reason.
Dr. Gregory Smith is the Chairman of Summa Health System-Southwest Region effective August 1, 2010. Dr. Smith started with EMP at Massillon Community Hospital on a part-time basis in August 2001 and began working full-time in July 2002. He also served as Interim Director at Massillon and was promoted to Director in July 2006. Dr. Smith became the Director of the CES at Barberton Citizens Hospital (now Summa Barberton Hospital) on July 1, 2007. He completed EMP's Scholars Program. In 2005, he became the president of the EMS Medical Control Board for Stark County. Currently, he is the EMS Director at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Dr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Chemistry/Premed from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Smith completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Smith is residency trained and board certified in Emergency Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
- Gregory Smith 's History
- Undergrad School attended:
John Carroll University - Medical School Attended:
Medical College of Ohio - Residency:
Akron General Medical Center - Years with EMP:
9 Years