Biographical summary
Dr. Jonathan H. Smith is a board-certified Neurologist with specialty training in Headache Medicine. He completed his neurology residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where he also served as chief resident.
His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in the evaluation and management of complex headache disorders
- High-quality patient communication with an emphasis on shared-decision making
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Smith is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Botox injection
- Occipital nerve block
- Pericranial nerve block
- Trigger point injection
Interests
- Migraine
- Status migrainosus
- New daily persistent headache
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Pain assessment
- Neurology education
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2013
FellowHeadache Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester
- 2012
Chief Resident - NeurologyNeurology Residency Program, Programs in Rochester
- 2012
Resident - NeurologyNeurology Residency Program, Programs in Rochester
- 2009
Internship - Internal MedicinePrograms in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
MDChicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- 2004
BS - Biochemistry; Minor, Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Rochester
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2012
Psychiatry & NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2019
Mayo Neurology Resident Choice Speaker 2019Department of Neurology
- 2017
Excellence in Teaching AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2017
Outstanding Faculty Mentor AwardDepartment of Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2017
A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2016
Abraham Flexner Master Educator AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2016
Excellence in TeachingDepartment of Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2016
Teacher Who Made a Difference AwardUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2015
Excellence in TeachingDepartment of Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- 2015
Faculty Innovation in Education AwardAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2012
Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Neurology
- 2011
Resident Scholarship Award2011 Annual Meeting, American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- 2006
Recipient, Honorable Mention 2006 AOA Helen H. Glaser Student Essay CompetitionAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- 2004
Cum LaudeUniversity of Rochester
Professional memberships
- 2020
Abstract ReviewerHeadache, American Academy of Neurology
- 2019 - present
Department LiaisonOpioid Prescribing, Department of Neurology
- 2019 - present
MemberArtificial Intelligence Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2019 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee (PEC), Neurology Residency Program, Department of Neurology
- 2019
Abstract ReviewerHeadache, American Academy of Neurology
- 2015 - 2018
LiaisonEmergency Room, University of Kentucky
- 2015 - 2018
MemberSubcommittee on House Staff Involvement in Research, University of Kentucky
- 2014 - 2018
MemberGrand Rounds Committee, University of Kentucky
- 2014 - 2015
MemberEducational Development Subcommittee, University of Kentucky
- 2013 - 2018
MemberHealthCare Central Maintenance of Certification Review Committee, University of Kentucky
- 2013 - present
MemberSouthern Headache Society
- 2013 - present
MemberInternational Association for the Study of Pain
- 2011 - 2012
Resident MemberQuality Oversight Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2011 - 2012
Resident MemberNeurology Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2010 - 2012
Resident MemberResidency Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2010 - 2012
Resident MemberResidency Curriculum Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2010 - present
FellowAmerican Headache Society
- 2010 - present
MemberInternational Headache Society
- 2009 - 2012
Resident MemberNeurology Research Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
Publications