Dr. Adrianne P. Smith, MD

Expert Publications

• 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.

Media Releases

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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