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Smita De

Smita De, MD, PhD

Endourology and Stone Disease

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Smita De

Biography

Dr. Smita De is a distinguished physician and researcher specializing in urology and minimally invasive surgery. Currently serving as an Staff Physician in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Urology, Dr. De's expertise has garnered national recognition as an endourologist, and specifically in treating enlarged prostates with holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). Additionally, she holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. De attained her MD and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at Duke University. Her dedication to research during her educational pursuits led to notable contributions in the field and earned her a predoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dr. De is committed to providing outstanding medical services and ensuring the well-being of her patients.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. De enjoys, hiking, gardening, scuba diving, cooking, and traveling.

Dr. Smita De's outstanding skills and achievements, combined with her multifaceted interests, epitomize a well-rounded expert in the field of urology.

Locations

  1. Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center
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  2. Q Building - Glickman Tower
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2018
  • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center, 2016
  • Medical Education: University of Washington School of Medicine, 2010
  • Graduate School: University of Washington, 2008
  • Undergraduate: Duke University School of Medicine, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2020

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.

As of 2026-03-20, Dr. De has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. De receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Cook Medical
  • Boston Scientific Corporation

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

242 ratings, 40 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    Dr De is wonderful. I am so fortunate that I am in her care. Her expertise and the concern she has for me as her patient is superb. Dr De is one in a million.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    Dr. De and her staff are superb!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Dr Smitha De is beautiful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    My experience with Dr. De has been excellent. I have found Dr. De to be highly knowledgeable; respectful; concise, clear, and direct in her communication; accessible; approachable; very responsive; and down-to-earth. In addition to that, I want to highlight a few things that took me quite by surprise and about which I am very pleased. (In my experience with physicians each of the following is quite unusual.) Dr. De anticipates potential issues, raises them, and investigates them. For example, she approached the neurosurgeon to discuss my spine condition and how it might be affected by this surgery. This is reassuring and inspires confidence. Dr. De does not make assumptions about my preferences or decisions. Instead, she makes it clear that the course of my treatment is entirely up to me. This gives me a a sense of control or agency. Dr. De reached out to me several times to inform me of specific concerns. This too is reassuring and inspires confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. De and her staff were excellent. I was very comfortable talking with them and interacting thru the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Hopefully I never have to recommend this service to anyone but if I do Dr. De will come highly recommended

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I was very pleased with the care I received during this visit. I felt that I was in very good hands, and this gave me great peace of mind. My only suggestion would be to take a little bit more time to explain procedures, including just very, basically how they work, what to expect, and briefly what was discovered. Perhaps the last point is better discussed in another setting. I don''t know. But again, overall I''m very happy with my experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I am thoroughly impressed with every aspect of my Cleveland Clinic experience thus far. It has been far beyond any experience I have had with any other healthcare provider throughout my life. The efficiency and professionalism of everyone with whom I''ve had contact is exceptional. The communication in terms of responsiveness and clarity has been invariably excellent. As the result of this, my confidence in the Clinic system and medical providers is very high.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr De is a very good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. De was very thorough, professional, personable and explained options and procedures very clearly and thoroughly. She was very considerate and helpful in scheduling subsequent procedures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr. De was very professional and took the time to answer my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. De is very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. De explained my test results clearly. She made me feel at ease with the recommendations for treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    We had a very good conversation. Dr De was very intent on listening to what I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Have just referred a friend to Dr De.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr De was great. She truly cared about the outcome of my surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. De is an excellent and caring physician and provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. De listens carefully my concerns and made the best plan for my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr De is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I have only begun treatment with Dr. De at the Cleveland Clinic, so my responses are based on a limited amount of contact with her and her staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr De is an amazing doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr. De is always prepared, very caring with my questions I have and always is very reassuring with my health concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I am thrilled with the care I received and continue to get from Dr De. She has traits I highly value in a doctor, such as her Intelligence, bedside manner, and subject matter expertise. The fact that she is collaborative is highly valued by me. As a urologist, she works on highly sensitive parts of my anatomy. Her care and compassion shows. I have had numerous urologists over my life, she is one of the best. I am extremely pleased with her as my doctor.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I thought Dr. De was very knowledgeable. I was unsure of how much my record had been examined.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr.De gave the most thorough explanation of my condition and treatment options of any caregiver I has ever seen me. She also forwarded me video information to view at home I am certain that these videos not only keep the patient informed, but enable Dr. De to stay on schedule. Very impressed. A+++

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. De took extra time to fully explain to me the procedure I am to have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    An exceptional physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. De and the staff were very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. De is knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    A fabulous physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr.Smita De was as good a Physician as I have ever met. Very impressed!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. De is a treasure. She cares about her patients and exhibits great empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    It is truly a privilege to have Dr. De as my urologist; I feel very fortunate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. De was very aware of my fears and anxiety about these procedures and helped me through the consultation. It helped a lot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. De's team is effective, friendly, and professional - they are fabulous to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr De is wonderful! She is gentle, caring and communicates the information related to my care completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Doctor De was very professional and wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    I couldn't have been more pleased with Dr De and my surgery and patient treatment. My quality of life has increased dramatically. You sensed that she felt very fulfilled in regards to her work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    I have already recommended Dr. De to others. I was not able to tolerate the normal drugs to remedy my prostate condition, so having this procedure enables me to continue my work. I'm glad that yhis procedure exists and that there are dedicated doctors like Dr. De who dedicate themselves to this work. Please convey my thanks again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. De pulls no punches, but also show care and concern. Her practice keeps here busy, but when she is with you in the room, you are her only patient.