TULSA, OK, September 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. She was recently spotlighted in New York City's Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Smay has established a distinguished career in pediatric and clinical anesthesiology, marked by her expertise, adaptability and commitment to patient care. Since 2013, she has served as the founder, president and chief executive officer of Montgomery Anesthesia Service PC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this capacity, Dr. Smay has demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational acumen, guiding the organization through more than a decade of growth and service. Her ability to navigate complex business challenges and maintain high standards of clinical excellence has set her apart in the field.

In her leading role, Dr. Smay and her team focus on providing exceptional care, specializing in pediatric anesthesiology, relying on cutting-edge monitoring techniques and treatments to ensure positive outcomes for patients. Additionally, she offers coaching and training services to other professionals within the field, drawing immense satisfaction from mentorship.

Before launching Montgomery Anesthesia Service PC, Dr. Smay held the position of regional medical director for NorthStar Anesthesia from 2022 to 2023, overseeing operations across Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. She initially served as a medical director at NorthStar Anesthesia in Muskogee, Oklahoma, between 2020 and 2023. Dr. Smay's tenure at NorthStar Anesthesia stands out as a significant milestone in her career. Considered an essential worker during this time due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, she persevered and earned a promotion, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Dr. Smay's leadership roles at NorthStar Anesthesia come after garnering success as a pediatric anesthesiologist at Hillcrest Healthcare System in Tulsa from 2019 to 2020. She previously held the same title at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City between 2017 and 2019, where she provided specialized care for pediatric patients and advanced the practice of anesthesiology within the institution. Earlier in her career, Dr. Smay served as a pediatric anesthesiologist at St. John Health System in Tulsa from 2014 to 2017.

In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Smay's academic contributions included her role as an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 2012 to 2014. In this capacity, she played an integral part in training future anesthesiologists while advancing research and clinical practice within the department.

Dr. Smay's educational background is both comprehensive and exemplary. She earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Business Administration in health sector management from Duke University. She then received a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2007. Dr. Smay's clinical training included a residency in anesthesiology, concluded in 2011, followed by a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology in 2012 at the college of medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, her credentials are further bolstered by board certifications in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology as well as completion of the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program in 2024, demonstrating her preparedness for leadership roles beyond clinical practice.

Reflecting her standing in the medical community, Dr. Smay's professional affiliations include active memberships with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society for Pediatric Anaesthesiology and the American Board of Anesthesiologists. Since 2021, she has also been serving as a member of the board of advisors for Transdermal Solutions LLC. These associations underscore Dr. Smay's commitment to advancing the field and staying abreast of evolving best practices.

In addition to her ongoing involvement with industry organizations, Dr. Smay is deeply committed to personal growth. She recently participated in a women's conference at Duke University focused on leadership collaboration among accomplished business school alumnae navigating new chapters in their lives. The program emphasized leveraging individual strengths for collective impact, a principle that resonates with Dr. Smay's approach to teamwork and leadership.

Throughout her career, Dr. Smay has distinguished herself by embracing flexibility in the face of change, a quality that has enabled her to thrive amid shifting landscapes in medicine and healthcare administration. She draws inspiration from leaders, and attributes much of her success to mindfulness, dedication to excellence and an unwavering commitment to patient welfare. In 2023, Dr. Smay was honored to be recognized with the One Team Award from NorthStar Anesthesia.

Dr. Smay remains attuned to emerging trends across medical technology, healthcare delivery, health insurance, life sciences and artificial intelligence. Looking ahead, she aspires to transition into an operating leadership or C-suite role within healthcare or related industries while serving on the board of a Fortune 500 corporation, aiming to make a global impact by improving access to quality healthcare for underserved populations worldwide.

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