Melanie M. Smith, MD

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Primary Specialty

Palliative Medicine

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2013
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

354 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Smith is a great doctor who takes pride in my care.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She is a fantastic doctor

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very nice and so respectful

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Attentive responsive to my needs

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Smith had a genuine interest in my life, especially healthcare and healing. Her concern was enlightening for me.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith is very kind and knowledgeable. She has helped me tremendously dealing with my diagnosis.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Efficient and kind.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Good support for a tough journey!

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and caring!

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Ms Smith has been very kind and attentive to me concerns.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and empathetic

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October 04, 2025

5.0

The doctor knows what she is talking about

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable clinician with compassion

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith is caring, attentive, patient, knowledgeable and leaves no stone unturned.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Very responsive and answered all of my questions. I was also very happy to see that the Palliative Care program is being expanded!

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Melanie is very welcoming and delightful to talk to, she also was able to get me answers to understand some of the things I was not sure of.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Smith takes her time, and is very caring. She gives me good suggestions and is always available if I need her.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

She knows my case

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Good diagnostisn concerned

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Careful, caring evaluation, and a fresh look with each appointment. Effective treatment.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

She is a calming effect that shows she cares and my needs are met.

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May 18, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable

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May 06, 2025

5.0

She listens intently to the patient's concerns and needs....and collaborates with the patient to meet those needs.

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Disclosures

Melanie M. Smith, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.