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Fantley C. Smither, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Fantley (Clay) Smither, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation who is fellowship trained in Amputee Rehabilitation. These subspecialties include the following areas of practice:

  • pre- and post-amputation treatment
  • prosthetic rehabilitation

Dr. Smither is an accomplished medical teacher in the area of Amputations and has membership with the United States Member Society of International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Association of Academic Physiatrists, and American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Smither is an integral part of the PM&R Residency program as the Associate Program Director. He provides one-on-one teaching for Physiatrists early in their career, with at-the-bedside training, real-life feedback, and hands-on education. As part of the Program, he teaches musculoskeletal anatomy, Orthotics & Prosthetics workshop, and the resident anatomy course.

  1. Limb loss
  2. Phantom pain
  3. Residual limb pain
  1. Amputation wrapping
  2. Joint examination
  3. Musculoskeletal exam
  4. Outpatient clinical consultation
  5. Physical examination
  • Rehabilitation after limb loss
  • Advancing the field of prosthetics
  • Brachial plexus injuries and amputation
  • Osseointegration
  • Musculoskeletal medicine
  1. 2020
    Fellow - Amputee RehabilitationHunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2019
    Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  3. 2019
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2016
    Transitional InternshipSt. Vincent Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2015
    MDMayo Medical School
  6. 2003
    BA - English LiteratureOral Roberts University

Certifications

  1. 2020
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    2025 Excellence in Quality AwardMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2025
    2025 PM&R Excellence in Quality Award - “Optimization of Acute Care Occupational and Physical Therapy Documentation"Mayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2024
    Clinical Excellence AwardMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2023
    2023 PM&R Clinical Innovation AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
  5. 2022
    2022 Teacher of the year AwardMayo Fellows and Residents Association
  6. 2018
    Earl Elkins Mayo PM&R Resident of the Year AwardMayo Medical School
  7. 2016
    Intern of the Year 2015-2016St. Vincent Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Wound Care Executive Committee MemberVascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2022 - 2024
    Clinical Competency Committee MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  3. 2022 - 2024
    Residency Program Assistant Program DirectorDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2022 - present
    Executive Committee MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  5. 2022 - 2026
    Medical Rehabilitation Division ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. 2021 - 2022
    Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician Recruitment MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  7. 2021 - present
    Professional Development Committee MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  8. 2021 - 2022
    AdvisorMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Career Advisory and Mentorship Program (CAMP)
  9. 2021 - present
    Education Committee Active MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 2019 - present
    MemberUnited States Member Society of International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  12. 2017 - 2019
    Medical Race Coverage Physician VolunteerDepartment of Sports Medicine
  13. 2017 - 2019
    Youth Sports Preparticipation Medical ExaminerDepartment of Sports Medicine
  14. 2017 - 2018
    Education Committee Elected Resident RepresentativeDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  15. 2016 - present
    Musculoskeletal Course InstructorDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  17. 2014 - 2015
    Admissions Committee Student MemberMayo Medical School & Mayo School of Health Sciences
  18. 2012 - 2013
    CounselorSmoking Cessation Clinic

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