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Armine K Smith

Armine K Smith, MD

Urologic Oncology

Urology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.9 of 5 stars303 ratings, 102 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Armenian
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Armine K Smith

Professional Titles

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Urologic Oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Urology

Background

Armine Smith, M.D. is the director of urologic oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and an assistant clinical professor of urology at the Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a member of Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute and the director of Women's Bladder Cancer Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital. 

Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from the University of California in San Francisco. She completed a residency in urology at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in urologic oncology at the National Cancer Institute, where she focused on development of personalized targeted therapies for bladder cancer. Dr. Smith is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research and American Urological Association. She has been selected multiple times as a Washington, DC and Virginia top urologist.

Dr. Smith specializes in advanced open, minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery for urologic malignancies, including bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, penile and urethral cancer. In bladder cancer surgery she specializes in bladder preservation, complex urinary diversions, including continent orthotopic neobladder and continent catheterizable Indiana pouch techniques. In kidney cancer, her expertise focuses on partial nephrectomy, with the goal of oncologically-sound maximum nephron-sparing surgery.

She has contributed to various research, publications and presentations on topics of urology. Dr. Smith has made TV appearances, lectured domestically and internationally, and authored chapters on urothelial and kidney cancer. Her current research focuses on elucidation of risk factors for bladder cancer development, oncologically safe organ preservation in both men and women with bladder and kidney cancer and improving outcomes from bladder cancer treatments. 

Listen to Dr. Smith’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about her work.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Selected Publications

  • Agrawal P, Baraban E, de la Calle C, Patel S, Kamat AM, Smith A. Primary Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder: A Case Report. Urol Case Rep. 2022 Jul;43:102096.

  • Gupta N, Rasmussen SEVP, Haney N, Smith A, Pierorazio PM, Johnson MH, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Understanding Psychosocial and Sexual Health Concerns Among Women With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. Urology. 2021 May;151:145-153.

  • Patel SH, Wang S, Metcalf MR, Gupta N, Gabrielson A, Lee E, Rostom M, Pierorazio P, Smith A, Hahn N, Schoenberg M, Kates M, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Safety and Efficacy of Reproductive Organ-Sparing Radical Cystectomy in Women with Variant Histology and Advanced Stage. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2021 Nov 15:S1558-7673(21).

  • Smart A, Wynne M, Baraban E, Ged Y, Smith A. Metastasis to the Bladder: A Rare Site of Recrrene of Renal Cell Carcinoma. Case Rep Urol. 2022 Jun 17;2022:4339270.

  • Smith AK, Matin SF, Jarrett TW. Wein: Campbell-Walsh Urology, 11th ed., Chapter 58/Urothelial Tumors of the Upper Urinary Tract and Ureter. Elsevier 2013

Honors

  • John Quale Fellowship Travel Award, 1/1/12
  • Loan Repayment Award, NIH Intramural, 1/1/11
  • Cleveland Clinic Housestaff Association Award, 1/1/10
  • Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, 1/1/06
  • UCSF Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1/1/05
  • Chela Scholarship, University of California in San Francisco, 1/1/03
  • Cum Laude, University of Southern California, 1/1/01
  • Summa Cum Laude, Los Angeles Community College, 1/1/99
  • Edyth Dellacorte Scholarship for Excellence in Biology, 1/1/99
  • Full-time Dean's and President's Honors, Los Angeles Community College, 1/1/98

Memberships

  • Society of Urologic Oncology
  • Society of Women in Urology
  • American Urologic Association
  • Society of Endourology
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
  • Physiology Honors Club

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20016

    Expertise

    Education

    National Institutes of Health

    Fellowship, Urology, 2014

    Cleveland Clinic

    Residency, Urology, 2011

    University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2005

    Board Certifications

    Urology

    American Board of Urology, 2017

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    303 ratings, 102 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Dr. Armine Smith and the nurse who cared for me during the cystoscopy were both excellent. They were superbly competent, careful and compassionate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Dr Smith is a very capable physician and surgeon. Highly recommend her for issues pertaining to the prostate

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Knowledgeable, experienced. I feel I can rely on her to perform the surgery I need well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr Smith is friendly and professional! I love her she is tops!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Always nice. Always helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr. Smith was recommended by my oncologist. She listened to my concerns regarding my bladder cancer diagnosis and discussed the next steps, plan of care and offered encouragement.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr Smith is no nonsense and very professional. She tells me what I need to know and is very skilled in performing her tasks.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Excellent provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/7/2025

      Dr Smith is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      I have received excellent care from Dr. Smith for the past 5 years.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      I received excellent care from Dr Smith and her entire team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Excellent provider and will continue the relationship.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2025

      This was my first consultation with Dr. Smith, and she scheduled a follow-up test to further investigate the issue discussed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2025

      The office visit was to be a second opinion, but I decided to switch to this provider to continue my treatment for bladder cancer. I felt very confident with Dr. Smith, and I immediately knew that continuing in her care was the correct decision.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Excellent provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      A very good surgeon, a well trained and informed and caring doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Dr.Smith is very knowledgeable, friendly, kind and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2024

      Dr. Armine Smith

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr Smith and her associate Laura are the very best possible team. I trust them and feel safe in their care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr Armine Smith is the best

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      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr Smith is excellent

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      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr.Smith is outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Dr Smith is an excellent provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Professional, straightforward, courteous

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Everyone was very friendly and very professional. Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2024

      Dr. Smith is a superb practitioner!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2024

      Excellent; caring; professional; competent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Excellent efficient skilled

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      Knowledgeable, kind

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Thank you to Dr Smith for her continued guidance and concern and professionalism

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      She is a good listener and is thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Dr Armine Smith and Laura did a great job and made the cystoscopy as smooth as possible

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      The absolute best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      A top notch, caring professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      She provide good information and suggested some useful actions for me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Excellent, made me feel better and in good hands

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2024

      Dr Smith is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      She is an excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      Armine Smith is a wonderful doctor and surgeon! She is skilled, knowledgeable, personable, professional, and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      My Urologist is excellent. Years ago I switched from a different urologist in a different location to Dr. Smith and saved myself some unnecessary surgery. I have great confidence in her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      Dr. Armine is very professional and nice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      First visit. Feel comfortable that my reason for visit will be properly addressed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Dr.Armine Smith is the best!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      I'm very satisfied with the care provided by Dr. Smith

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Excellent as always

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Loved Dr. Smith. She explained things clearly and had a definitive plan and provided reassurance.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2024

      Excellent doctor with outstanding professional skills and knowledge.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      Thank you for your excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      Dr. Smith listened to my concerns and took them seriously. Gave sound advice, offering encouragement.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Important you keep her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Dr Smith is highly qualified and would recommend her to anyone requiring the services of a Urologist.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      I am happy to be seen by Dr. Armine Smith for my bladder cancer. She is the premier care provider for bladder cancer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      She is a very good surgeon and a nice person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      The best provider I could have

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2024

      Dr.Smith was very knowledgeable,and sensitive about subject being discussed.She explained throughly the plan of care and next steps. John's Hopkins is lucky to have such a great doctor in your organization.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Dr. Smith is one of kind. Expertise, experience, gentle touch and excellent bedside manner , what more can the patient ask for

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Dr smith is extremely kind and thoughtful. She puts your mind at ease in difficult times. I really appreciate her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Thank you. I feel confident about Dr. Smith

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Dr Smith is great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Excellent care. I only wish provider engaged with my spouse who was present, but not included in discussion.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Dr smith was extremely knowledgeable about my illness

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      I had much trust in my provider's skill, knowledge and experience.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Dr Armine Smith

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Very good service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      I have great confidence in Dr Smith based upon her reputation and the contacts and procedures that I have had with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr Smith

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2024

      Excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2024

      Dr. Smith was kind, patient, and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2024

      Dr. Smith is excellent, she is an expert in her field and provides compassionate care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2024

      Dr. Smith is a great surgeon and I highly recommend her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2024

      Dr. Smith has always been very pleasant, thorough, attentive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      I see Dr. Smith because of her specialty in bladder cancer. I trust her judgment on these matters.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Excellent provider and very knowledgeable and thoughtful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2024

      My visit with Dr. Armine Smith was great. She was very attentive and professional. I feel fortunate to be in her care for my upcoming kidney surgery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2024

      We were surprised to find almost nobody in your building wearing a mask

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      Dr. Smith gave us a thorough explanation of the treatment that I'm about to undergo.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      Excellent bedside manner

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      I fully trust her judgment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      The very best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      I feel very fortunate to be under Dr. Smith's care.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      I use to be called in for my procedure on time in all my visits. This time there was a delay for about 1 hour before calling me in. This is very unpleasant.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Dr. Smith and Dr. [ ] really care about my health. I am 70 years old and Dr. Smith's care reminds me of the way doctors in the past would spend time with patients to deliver the best treatment plan. Dr. Smith is also very competent in her medical knowledge.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2024

      Dr. Smith is courteous, informative, caring and an excellent health provider. She provided easy to understand processes and listens carefully and answers all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2024

      I'm very comfortable with Dr. SMITH and highly recommend.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2024

      Dr. Smith was very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns and answered my questions. She is excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      The physician and female assistant nurse were very helpful courteous and professional. The male nurse that took my vitals was abrupt for no reason and nearly hostile.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      I am a retired dentist, so I watch technique closely. I was in for a cysto, of which I had many over the years. The procedure is usually very uncomfortable. At this appt, I felt almost nothing. Well done!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/26/2024

      Dr. Smith provided the time to listen and give her professional opinion regarding surgery for my cancer. She made us feel at-ease and confident in our decision to work with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      Visit was scheduled to remove catheter following surgery 48 hours prior. My surgeon arranged this for Sibley although procedure was done at Howard County Hospital so that I didn't have to travel far from my home. Everything went smoothly which was a great relief!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      Very impressed with Dr. SMITH and your entire facility. Unfortunately, your location is too far away for me to use on a regular basis.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      She paid close attention to what I had to say.She reviewed and discussed the test results presented by me which were done outside the country. She explained my illness to me and told me that she will arrange all that is needed for my treatment and will let me know the time.She was courteous, knowledgeable and caring.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Friendly,courteous,kind

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Dr Smith is excellent. It's hard to get information via the portal and to make or change appointments. That's not her fault. She is in demand. I had to wait an extra month to get my check after chemo.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/12/2024

      Dr Armine Smith and Laura did a great job

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/12/2024

      Dr Smith was clear, concise, and informative. I have utmost trust in Dr Smith and Dr [ ].

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Excellent Service!! Thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Efficient & Competent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Dr. Smith is an outstanding doctor.