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
Clinical focus
- Surgery
Procedures performed
- Breast surgery
- Nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM)
- Oncologic surgery
- Oncoplastic breast surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Hidden scar technique excisional biopsy
- Breast conservation surgery/lumpectomy
Conditions treated
- Breast cancer
- Non-cancerous (benign) breast disease
- High-risk breast lesions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
3122 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657-3014
Chicago, IL 60657-3014
Endeavor Health Medical Group
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 465-GMP
Chicago, IL 60625-3664
Chicago, IL 60625-3664
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076-5085
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 (28)
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
December 14, 2024
A most conscientious and thoughtful practitioner. He communicates clearly and warmly, making me feel very comfortable in every way. His manner is excellent!
December 13, 2024
Dr. Smith is far and away the most intelligent, caring, kind doctor. He sees me as an individual. He listens. He takes the time to explain things to me. He puts me at ease. He has a good sense of humor. I walk out of his office feeling better, well informed, confident that I am receiving the very best of care. I would recommend that doctor in a heartbeat.
November 16, 2024
Very nice and friendly. A good and thorough communicator, instilling confidence.
November 16, 2024
All providers were excellent
October 9, 2024
Dr. Smith is wonderful, answer's all my questions and concerns no matter what they are.
October 1, 2024
Doctor Smith took the time to explain everything very thoroughly, wrote what he said down for me, and asked if I had any questions. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor under the circumstances, I am very grateful for having him as my doctor.
September 21, 2024
He is excellent. Very caring and very knowledgeable.
August 26, 2024
Very professional.
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