Dr. Adrianne P. Smith, MD
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
19026 Ridgewood Pkwy Ste 311 San Antonio TX, 78259About
Dr. Adrianne Smith is a Medical Consultant and Principal at WPS Medical Consultants, LLC, specializing in aiding the Medical Device Industry in the advancement, production, distribution, and education of cutting-edge devices, particularly in the areas of wound care and pain management. With a diverse professional background, she spent 9 years as a military medical officer in the US Air Force, engaging in academic pursuits, entrepreneurial ventures, and corporate leadership roles. During her military tenure, Dr. Smith undertook various assignments in the US and abroad, culminating in her role as the Department Chief of Emergency Services and EMS Director for the 375 th Medical Group at Scott AFB, IL. Transitioning to academia, she worked with the University Physician’s Group, holding the positions of Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Quality Assurance-Risk Management in the Emergency Department at UTHSC-SA Texas. Additionally, she dedicated 5 years as the Founding Medical Director at the Texas Diabetes Institute Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care, earning accolades such as Physician of the Year in 2004.
Education and Training
Washington U- St. Louis MO MD 1985
Duke University BA 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
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Dr. Adrianne P. Smith, MD's Expert Contributions
How long can you safely stay underwater using an oxygen tank?
The amount of time a person can stay underwater with an oxygen tank depends upon the depth, water temperature, gas mixture in the tank, the diver's fitness and medical state (including medications being taken), and the amount of exertion the diver intends to undertake. Individuals who dive, should undergo training in a dive center and learn about how to safely use breathing gases and other diving equipment. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Nitric oxide gas decreases endothelin-1 mRNA in cultured pulmonary artery endothelial cells.
- DNA-damage-independent checkpoints: yeast and higher eukaryotes.
- Switching of melanocyte pigmentation associated with pituitary pars intermedia tumors in Rb+/- and p27-/- female mice with yellow pelage.
- Requirement of Cks2 for the first metaphase/anaphase transition of mammalian meiosis.
- New opportunities to improve pressure ulcer prevention and treatment: implications of the CMS inpatient hospital care Present on Admission (POA) indicators/hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) policy. A consensus paper from the International Expert Wou
- New opportunities to improve pressure ulcer prevention and treatment: implications of the CMS inpatient hospital care present on admission indicators/hospital-acquired conditions policy: a consensus paper from the International Expert Wound Care Advi
- Consensus principles for wound care research obtained using a Delphi process.
- [(18)F]flutemetamol amyloid positron emission tomography in preclinical and symptomatic Alzheimer's disease: specific detection of advanced phases of amyloid-β pathology.
- Clearance of Gadolinium from the Brain with No Pathologic Effect after Repeated Administration of Gadodiamide in Healthy Rats: An Analytical and Histologic Study.
- Post-mortem histopathology underlying β-amyloid PET imaging following flutemetamol F 18 injection.
- Validation of an electronic image reader training programme for interpretation of [18F]flutemetamol β-amyloid PET brain images.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care 2017 - 2019
- Consultant WPS Medical Consultants, LLC 2009 - Present
- Medical Consultant and Principal WPS Medical Consultants -
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Center Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Care 1999
Internships
- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis/Wright State University, Internship, Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- UT Health San Antonio Under Memorandum with USAF, Fellowship Certification, Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Care
Professional Society Memberships
- BioMedSA, ROTC- Air Force National Chemistry Society Premed Society - President Dean\'s List
Articles and Publications
- Consulting services leverage expertise in medical device products and markets, emergency room care, critical care, wound care, hyperbaric medicine, physiology, basic science and clinical research protocol development, IRB application and support; safety and risk of harms analysis, marketing strategy and tactics, sales strategy and tactics, as well as new product development. Areas of prior engagement- wound care, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), therapeutic beds (providing pressure relief surfaces or controlled hypothermia), nutraceuticals topical creams for improved post-radiation skin care, new biologic products for over-the-counter improvement in wound healing, novel formulation for epidermal growth factor (EGF) product development, oxygen-releasing topical dressings, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for non-opioid pain management, wireless pneumatic compression therapy devices for VTE prophylaxis, nutraceutical food for wound improvement, PEMF for improved perfusion and reduced peripheral neuropathic pain. CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Diabetic foot research, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care ResearchShe has Approx 10 years service in Continental US and Overseas in England with the Air Force.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her focus on patient outcomes and networking and collaboration.
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Experienced Medical Consultant Leads WPS Medical Consultants in San Antonio, Texas to Advance Wound Care and Pain Management Solutions
Dr. Smith, a distinguished Medical Consultant and Principal at WPS Medical Consultants, is at the forefront of driving innovation in the medical device industry. With a strong focus on developing, manufacturing, distributing, and providing education on new and innovative devices, her expertise is specifically geared towards advancing solutions in wound care and pain management.
Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and improving patient outcomes, her commitment to excellence is evident in her work at WPS Medical Consultants, where she spearheads initiatives to develop cutting-edge medical devices that address the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Education-wise, Dr. Smith’s academic journey began at Duke University, where she obtained an AB in Chemistry with a Biochem Specialization. She then went on to earn her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she honed her medical skills and knowledge, before completing her residency in emergency medicine at Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF in San Antonio, Texas. Later, she pursued a fellowship certification in hyperbaric medicine/wound care at UT Health San Antonio under a Memorandum with the USAF.
When asked about the key to her success, she attributed it to her unwavering focus on patient outcomes and her dedication to networking and collaboration. Her passion for advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes continues to inspire her colleagues and peers in the medical field. Through her leadership and dedication, she is shaping the future of medicine and making a lasting impact on the lives of patients worldwide.
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