
Armine K Smith, MD
Urologic OncologyUrology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- Russian
- Armenian
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Armine K Smith
Professional Titles
- Director, Johns Hopkins Urologic Oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Urology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Armine Smith, M.D. is the director of urologic oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and an associate clinical professor of urology at the Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a member of Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute and the director of Women's Bladder Cancer Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is also a Mary and Armeane Choksi Scholar.
Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from the University of California in San Francisco. She completed a residency in urology at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in urologic oncology at the National Cancer Institute, where she focused on development of personalized targeted therapies for bladder cancer. Dr. Smith is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research and American Urological Association. She has been selected multiple times as a Washington, DC and Virginia top urologist.
Dr. Smith specializes in advanced open, minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery for urologic malignancies, including bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, penile and urethral cancer. In bladder cancer surgery she specializes in bladder preservation, complex urinary diversions, including continent orthotopic neobladder and continent catheterizable Indiana pouch techniques. In kidney cancer, her expertise focuses on partial nephrectomy, with the goal of oncologically-sound maximum nephron-sparing surgery.
She has contributed to various research, publications and presentations on topics of urology. Dr. Smith has made TV appearances, lectured domestically and internationally, and authored chapters on urothelial and kidney cancer. Her current research focuses on elucidation of risk factors for bladder cancer development, oncologically safe organ preservation in both men and women with bladder and kidney cancer and improving outcomes from bladder cancer treatments.
Listen to Dr. Smith’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about her work.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Cancer Matters Podcast: Dr Bill Nelson discussing the complications that arise in diagnosing and treating bladder cancer in women, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts. (November 15, 2018)
Some D.C. doctors are tackling cancer cures in a surprisingly low-tech way, Washington Business Journal, 2016
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Agrawal P, Baraban E, de la Calle C, Patel S, Kamat AM, Smith A. Primary Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder: A Case Report. Urol Case Rep. 2022 Jul;43:102096.
Gupta N, Rasmussen SEVP, Haney N, Smith A, Pierorazio PM, Johnson MH, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Understanding Psychosocial and Sexual Health Concerns Among Women With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. Urology. 2021 May;151:145-153.
Patel SH, Wang S, Metcalf MR, Gupta N, Gabrielson A, Lee E, Rostom M, Pierorazio P, Smith A, Hahn N, Schoenberg M, Kates M, Hoffman-Censits J, Bivalacqua TJ. Safety and Efficacy of Reproductive Organ-Sparing Radical Cystectomy in Women with Variant Histology and Advanced Stage. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2021 Nov 15:S1558-7673(21).
Smart A, Wynne M, Baraban E, Ged Y, Smith A. Metastasis to the Bladder: A Rare Site of Recrrene of Renal Cell Carcinoma. Case Rep Urol. 2022 Jun 17;2022:4339270.
Smith AK, Matin SF, Jarrett TW. Wein: Campbell-Walsh Urology, 11th ed., Chapter 58/Urothelial Tumors of the Upper Urinary Tract and Ureter. Elsevier 2013
Honors
- Mary and Armeane Choksi Schola
- John Quale Fellowship Travel Award, 1/1/12
- Loan Repayment Award, NIH Intramural, 1/1/11
- Cleveland Clinic Housestaff Association Award, 1/1/10
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, 1/1/06
- UCSF Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1/1/05
- Chela Scholarship, University of California in San Francisco, 1/1/03
- Cum Laude, University of Southern California, 1/1/01
- Summa Cum Laude, Los Angeles Community College, 1/1/99
- Edyth Dellacorte Scholarship for Excellence in Biology, 1/1/99
- Full-time Dean's and President's Honors, Los Angeles Community College, 1/1/98
Memberships
- Society of Urologic Oncology
- Society of Women in Urology
- American Urologic Association
- Society of Endourology
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
- Physiology Honors Club
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20016
- Get Directions
- phone: 202-660-5561
- fax: 202-660-7083
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-243-5271
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, Urology, 2014
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, Urology, 2011
- Medical Education: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, MD, 2005
Board Certifications
- Urology: American Board of Urology, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
364 ratings, 131 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Smith is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Smith is very helpful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr. A K Smith is an exceptional urologist...professional, highly learned in her field, and deeply trustworthy. She takes the time to explain everything clearly and provides excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Was informative and knowledgeable. Very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Very professional provider, she answered and responded to all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Armine Smith is brilliant, and I feel extremely fortunate to be under her care. I trust her explicitly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Smith is very thorough and has excellent patient care demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
I love Dr. Smith.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
I feel comfortable knowing that I am in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Always patient and understanding. Answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr. Armine Smith is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
1/2 hour delay. Other than that excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Very thoughtful and well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
She's excellent and I feel fortunate to have a provider with her expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
I'm thankful to have Dr. Smith as my provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Friendly and efficient
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Efficient and effective
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Smith was thorough in the exam and communicated results immediately
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Excellent provider and fantastic surgeon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Smith so caring, warm, and make one feel very comfortable to be transparent and true.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Smith was very knowledgeable about my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Armine Smith and the cancer team she works with ([staff] and [staff] are all first rate doctors and Hopkins should be proud to have them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Armine Smith did an excellent job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Smith is the best! Very knowledgeable, caring and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Regarding the first question, I am seeing Dr. Smith regarding my treatment for cancer. I don't use her as my GP. In regards to the my urologic condition she is an excellent doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and caring. You couldn't ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Smith is always amazing and wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Keep up the great work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Smith
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Armine Smith is wonderful. She listens to my complaints as well as my compliments. She offers help and suggestions to resolve any issues I might have without offering any excuses...how many doctors do that! She thoroughly explains my condition, the solution, the probable outcome and answers any questions I have. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
More time with my provider before the procedure would be appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Was successful in answering all my concerns in a professional way that enabled me to feel less distressed about my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Smith was very patient-centric. Good listener. Answered all questions and was very responsive to my needs. She receives the highest marks based on my initial visit. Knowing that her primary nurse had worked with her for multiple years was reassuring. Her team worked well as a team; a positive reflection of Dr. Smith. I feel I found a physician who I can trust.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
She is extremely competent and knowledgeable. Also she is empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Very concerned about my health and continuing treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
She is terrific and thorough. I like her approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Smith is a great urologist that is attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I was very comfortable with Dr. Armine Smith. She gave me a sense of security.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr smith was highly professional, yet kind; informative about my options yet aware of my concerns. She answered all our questions in detail, and made It clear that she regarded me as a person, not just a patient. She Is a model If what a good physician or surgeon should be. I am very glad that I chose her to supervise my chase and perform the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Doctor Smith is an amazing person and at the top of her profession. She was kind understanding and compassionate. I couldn't be happier with the care I am receiving.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Armine Smith is the best. Professional, knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Armine Smith
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
She appears highly accomplished but not enough empathy for a patient's situation - somewhat ""curt"" in her communication style.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Smith's approach, communication, and knowledge of an experienced urology surgeon was easily identifiable as very positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Highly competent and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Smith is a wonderful doctor who is very knowledgeable and has great bedside manner. You can tell she really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Excellent clinically;,kind, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Professional / efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Smith does an amazing job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Excellent. Dr. Smith is a superb uro-oncologist, from all points of view.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr Armine Smith was fantastic. She laid out my plan. I feel very comfortable with her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Smith is the best specialist care provider I have had at Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr Armine Smith's care has helped me through my ""adventure"" with bladder cancer. She provided meds to reduce pain, listened to me, followed up on every issue, explained clearly, etc etc etc. My respect for her knows no bounds.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Smith is a very caring person. She is a great doctor. I had kidney CA in 1019 and she has been very supportive since then.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Smith is professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, with good sense of humor. I'm delighted to be under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
She is my surgeon
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Very knowledgeable and easygoing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Smith was extremely attentive and took the time to really understand my concerns regarding my kidney and its removal. She took time to study my CT scans from a different hospital in order to provide me with medical advice that best suits my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Smith is an excellent urologist. I appreciate her willingness to replace a 15 minute office visit, requiring a 3 hour round-trip drive to discuss recent test results, with just a 15 minute phone call. Her short-term and long-term guidance on my ongoing medical condition has been very supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Armine Smith is the greatest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I absolutely love Dr Armine. She is very approachable and extremely good at her profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Smith is an outstanding doctor with kindness and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Excellent...professional, caring, honest. Kind, sympathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Well satisfied with Dr. Smith and her team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Smith is a great care giver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
I am happy to have Dr. Smith as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Armine Smith is always kind, professional, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Armine Smith continues to be caring and professional. I am so glad I started this journey with her nearly 3 years ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Excellent care. Dr. Smith saved my life.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Smith is very thorough and brings a calming sense .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Listened well, answered all questions, provided much needed recommendation , very professional yet heady to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
JH Urology Surgeon--appreciated her expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Pleasant, knowledgeable, patient and thorough .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Smith was very cordial and explained everything completely and in terms that made sense to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I trust my provider very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Smith was excellent. She was very attentive and responded quickly to my concerns. Very professional and concerned about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
As always, Dr. Smith and [staff] provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Smith is professional, caring and an expert in her field. I am happy to be under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Very pleased and grateful for the care Dr Smith has provided me with my bladder cancer. I feel very confident in her medical knowledge and skill! Thank you!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
I'm going to characterize Dr. A. Smith with one word, superior!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Smith is the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Knows her stuff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. SMITH and Nurse [staff] provided excellent care and clear information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
The whole Provider's Team was on the 1.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
She was knowledgeable, candid, listened extremely well to my comments, she responded rapidly and expertly to address my needs and thoroughly explained my treatment options and clearly explained our next steps. I could not have imagined a more caring, professional, efficient and responsive physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Best provider ever.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Excellent provider but I feel she is so busy that she does not have time to explain procedures and course of treatment in a way that answers my questions and concerns. The links from my appointment information ( describing what procedures I am scheduled for) to explanatory online sources do not work. Instead I get a message that the server is not operating. I have mentioned this problem to doctor and I believe to her nurse.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very long wait for the Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Efficient & Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. Smith is very professional and caring. She answers my questions and concerns and is very patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Smith is an excellent physician. She answers questions and explains thing in a way I can understand. She performs a procedure that can be uncomfortable with great skill. I would not go anywhere else for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr Armine Smith listens, advises and recommends imaging as required
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Caring, open-minded, creative and innovative problem solving, out of the box thinking, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Always provides the most professional medical care with compassion and empathy for the patient as a person under the most difficult challenges.So gratifull to have this world class physician accepting me as a patient and human being and providing the very best surgical skills and expertise for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr. Smith is awesome! I saw her for a second opinion concerning treatment for a malignant mass. Once she had the biopsy results, she saw me while she was on vacation! Above and beyond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Armine Smith is fantastic, it doesn't get any better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Armine Smith is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Armine Smith is superb doctor. I am fortunate to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr Armine Smith is wonderful and answered all my questions completely. I felt she definitely has my best interests and best surgical outcome first and foremost. She is very thorough and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Armine Smith was on time on my appointment. She is very pleasant to speak with and made me feel comfortable discussing my health issue. She speaks very clearly and informed me of the next step I need to go thru going forward. She answered all my questions, my wife and daughter's questions in a calm and relax manner. Definitely would recommend her to others who would need urology health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Excellent. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
A good visit. Mostly on time and provider spent sufficient time without sense of rushing to next patient. Was focused on my situation throughout
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I trust Dr Smith as it relates to bladder cancer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Providers will mess to schedule me promptly was exceptional. Provider was patient and answered all my questions fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Excellent listener. Patience and clarity in explaining complex situation. Caring and helpful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Smith can be rather cold and distant at times. I'd never consider a visit with her a particularly friendly visit, just courteous.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Smith did not explain test results other than to say don't worry.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Smith is a wonderful physician and I am grateful to be in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Smith is an excellent surgeon. She takes the most care to solve the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Armine Smith is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Smith did a superb job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Very caring person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
I was there to schedule surgery and been satisfied with the whole process
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Smith is an excellent clinician , she inspires confidence and I have recommended her to my friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Smith is an excellent urologist. She is low key, clearly explains my options, and respects my decisions. She also keeps me informed of new technologies and medical approaches and encourages me to explore and consider them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Kind, efficient, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr Armine Smith and [staff] her nurse are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Smith has always been helpful and informative and answers my questions. I have appreciated her from the beginning of my care, five years ago
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
She is very professional and approachable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Very precise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Smith is the best urologist I have had in my 11 years of Johns Hopkins care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr Smith always helps me understand and know the next step