About Thomas TJ Smith, MD
Thomas "TJ" Smith, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health, leads multidisciplinary care for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. He offers patients academic-level care in a community setting, combining surgical expertise with a focus on building long-term relationships. Dr. Smith uses minimally invasive techniques to improve outcomes and recovery, guiding patients with empathy and shared decision-making from diagnosis through follow-up care.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to bring a level of specialized academic breast care to all breast cancer patients.
Care philosophy
I focus on patient-centered medicine. Everything revolves around the patient—their wishes, their experience and their goals. That’s how we guide treatment together.
Overview
- Gender Male
Conditions treated (3)
- Breast cancer
- Non-cancerous (benign) breast disease
- High-risk breast lesions
Procedures performed (7)
- Breast surgery
- Nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM)
- Oncologic surgery
- Oncoplastic breast surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Hidden scar technique excisional biopsy
- Breast conservation surgery/lumpectomy
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 565-GMP Chicago, IL 60625-3645 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
3122 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60657-3014 -
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900 Skokie, IL 60076-5085
Medical School
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2014Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Residencies
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2021General SurgeryLoyola University Medical Center
Fellowships
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2022Breast SurgeryNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certifications
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2022SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Reviews (33)
May 28, 2026
Appointment was on time; questions were answered-more than often occurs at medical visits.
May 7, 2026
Dr Smith is a gentle compassionate and kind man and a very competent surgeon.
April 28, 2026
Dr. Smith was very kind, calming,and very knowledgeable. Explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions. Explained everything from beginning to the end. Definitely made me feel calmer.
April 26, 2026
All Excellent have treated me like a Queen
April 23, 2026
Very friendly, explained everything in terms I could understand.
March 26, 2026
I admire Dr. Smith. He is a good doctor. He explains the condition of the patient well. Thank you.
March 4, 2026
Excellent doctor, Excellent care!
March 1, 2026
Dr. Smith was kind, spoke clearly about my upcoming procedure in detail and answered all my questions. I left well informed. He and staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
March 1, 2026
Professional, kind, answering my questions in a very educational and friendly manner
March 1, 2026
Very thorough and personable
January 24, 2026
Professional and good
January 13, 2026
They are wonderful
January 2, 2026
Mr. Smith was very professional and caring and empathetic towards me and explained everything in great details, answered questions and concerns and provided solutions for scheduling if I run across them again. He also explained why breast cancer treatment and prevention is so aggressive compared to other cancers which I appreciated.
November 25, 2025
Dr Smith was really kind, caring, informative, and comforting.
October 30, 2025
Dr Smith is extremely knowledgable, kind and sensitive -he puts you at ease from the moment he walks in the room - he always responsive and always makes you feel that he is there for you
October 18, 2025
Dr. Thomas Smith is a wonderful physician. He is very attentive, a great listener and makes you feel at ease.
September 16, 2025
Accessible informative
September 13, 2025
Good service.
September 7, 2025
Dr. Waddell Smith has always communicated the next steps and the overall process throughout my breast cancer journey. He respectfully listens to my questions and concerns, and thoughtfully responds with detailed answers. I am extremely happy with my lumpectomy and the healing of my breast. I highly recommend Dr. Smith for breast cancer surgery!
June 11, 2025
Professional, Kind and encouraging.
May 25, 2025
Very much on-time and kept me informed of the process/procedure.
May 22, 2025
I am very pleased to have found Dr. T. Smith. He is kind, caring, easy to talk with and he listens to my concerns. He gives a thorough exam and asks pertinent questions.
May 15, 2025
Wonderful, attentive, and competent doctor
May 15, 2025
Clear advice, good explanations, friendly demeanor.
May 7, 2025
Dr. Smith is a very bright and attentive Dr. He listens to my concerns has a great bedside manner. I'm very glad he's my Dr.
May 6, 2025
Excellent care from all the ladies were professionals on their job.
May 3, 2025
Dr. Smith is a most excellent physician- his expertise and professionalism are matched with his warmth andCompassion. I'm so pleased he is my doctor.
April 24, 2025
Dr Smith is extremely knowledgeable and well educated. He puts his patients at ease and Is kind and responsive. He has taken me through breast cancer diagnosis and surgery and somehow has made me feel at ease throughout. The doctors he works with and his staff are just like him. They all make you feel that you are receiving the best care and you are.
April 14, 2025
It was a wonderful experience to meet very caring staff members patiently explaining and responding to my questions and concerns. I appreciated the clear diagrams and explanation package for me to understand my medical situation.
April 8, 2025
His patience and understanding, answering all my questions. Making me feel at ease. Thank you
February 14, 2025
Keep up the good work.
January 11, 2025
Very pleased
January 7, 2025
Very cooperative
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