Dr. Jody Smith

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon · Extant Healthcare

Surgeon Richmond, VA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
5 years
since Aug 2021

Experience

Trauma and Acute Care SurgeonCurrent
Extant Healthcare
Since Aug 2021 · 5 years · Richmond, VA

Education

Memorial Health Savannah
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
2020 – 2021
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
2006 – 2010
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2003 – 2006
Anne Arundel Community College
none
2001 – 2002
South Plains College
2001 – 2002
Defense Language Institute
Persian-Farsi
1998 – 1999
Brazosport College
1997 – 1998

About Extant Healthcare

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Dr. Jody Smith is a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon, currently affiliated with Extant Healthcare, based in Richmond, VA. As a surgeon, Dr. Smith contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Richmond, VA. They have been with Extant Healthcare for 5 years. Dr. Smith holds academic credentials, including Surgical Critical Care Fellowship and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), from Memorial Health Savannah and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Extant Healthcare operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Richmond, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Jody Smith is one of them.
  • 471 Surgeons are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 8 contacts at Extant Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Surgeon compensation in VA: $380,000 – $800,000 (median $555,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Surgeons in VA: Orthovirginia (19), U.S. Navy (12), Us Navy (11).
  • 6% of Surgeons in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of Surgeons in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Jody Smith located?

Dr. Jody Smith is based in Richmond, VA. They are currently affiliated with Extant Healthcare.

What is Dr. Jody Smith's specialty?

Dr. Jody Smith specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Jody Smith currently work?

Dr. Jody Smith currently works at Extant Healthcare. They have been there for 5 years.

What is Dr. Jody Smith's educational background?

Dr. Jody Smith attended Memorial Health Savannah and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

How do I contact Dr. Jody Smith for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Surgeon?

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in VA?

Surgeons in VA typically earn $380,000 to $800,000 annually, with a median of $555,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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