Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, MBA
Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, MBA
President, Chief Executive Officer | Montgomery Anesthesia Service
Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, channels years of expertise into her work with Montgomery Anesthesia Service PC
TULSA, OK, August 27, 2025 — Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to honor Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, with inclusion in Who’s Who in the World. An accomplished listee, Dr. Smay celebrates many years’ experience in her professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Smay has established a distinguished career in pediatric and clinical anesthesiology, marked by leadership, adaptability and a commitment to patient-centered care. Since 2013, she has served as the founder, president and chief executive officer of Montgomery Anesthesia Service PC. In this capacity, Dr. Smay has demonstrated her expertise in both clinical practice and business operations, guiding the organization through more than a decade of growth and service. Her tenure at Montgomery Anesthesia Service reflects her dedication to excellence and her ability to navigate the complexities of health care management.
From 2022 to 2023, Dr. Smay held the position of regional medical director for NorthStar Anesthesia, overseeing operations across Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. During this period, she also served as the medical director for NorthStar Anesthesia in Muskogee, Oklahoma, between 2020 and 2023. Dr. Smay’s time with NorthStar Anesthesia stands out as a significant milestone in her career. She regards her achievements there as among her most meaningful professional accomplishments.
Before these leadership roles, Dr. Smay contributed her expertise as a pediatric anesthesiologist at Hillcrest Healthcare System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from 2019 to 2020. She held the same title at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City between 2017 and 2019 and at St. John Health System in Tulsa from 2014 to 2017. Each of these positions allowed Dr. Smay to refine her clinical skills while providing compassionate care to pediatric patients.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Smay served in the classroom as an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 2012 to 2014, where she played an integral role in educating future anesthesiologists and advancing academic medicine.
Possessing a comprehensive and distinguished educational background, Dr. Smay earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Duke University in 1995 and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2007. Subsequently, she completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the University of Illinois in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Years later, Dr. Smay earned a Master of Business Administration in health sector management from Duke University in 2023, equipping her with advanced skills in health care leadership and strategy. She also holds board certification in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology and completed the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program.
Dr. Smay’s professional affiliations underscore her commitment to advancing the field of anesthesiology. She has been a member of the board of advisors for Transdermal Solutions LLC since 2021 and maintains active membership with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology and the American Board of Anesthesiologists.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Smay is committed to civic engagement and personal growth. In May 2025, she attended a women’s conference at Duke University focused on collaboration among experienced business leaders seeking new opportunities later in life. The event included a Gallup strengths assessment designed to foster synergistic partnerships based on complementary skills.
Dr. Smay’s contributions have been recognized with honors such as the One Team Award from NorthStar Anesthesia in 2023. She credits her success to mentorship, curiosity, commitment to lifelong learning, ambition and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world. Looking ahead, Dr. Smay aims to transition into an operating leadership or C-suite role within health care administration while aspiring to serve on the board of a Fortune 500 corporation. She also remains committed to making a global impact by improving access to quality health care for underserved populations worldwide.
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Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, MBA, Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Marquis Who’s Who proudly endorsed Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, MBA, in the Texas Edition of The Wall Street Journal
TULSA, OK, December 05, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Jewel Montgomery Smay, MD, MBA, founder and chief executive officer of Montgomery Anesthesia Service, PC, was selected by Marquis Who’s Who for a prominent feature in the Texas Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on September 10, 2025.
Equipped with expertise in medicine, pediatric anesthesiology and health care administration, Dr. Smay has accrued over 10 years of industry experience. Since 2013, she has thrived as the founder and chief executive officer of Montgomery Anesthesia Service, PC, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she and her team focus on providing cutting-edge monitoring techniques and innovative treatment modalities to ensure optimal patient safety. Leveraging her skills in pediatric and clinical anesthesiology, Dr. Smay is particularly proud to help her patients and guarantee they receive the highest standard of care.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Smay served as the medical director of NorthStar Anesthesia in Muskogee, Oklahoma, between 2020 and 2023. Concurrently, she was the organization’s regional medical director for Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri from 2022 to 2023. Likewise, Dr. Smay worked as a pediatric anesthesiologist at the Hillcrest Healthcare System in Tulsa from 2019 to 2020 and at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City from 2017 to 2019. She also worked at the St. John Health System in Tulsa from 2014 to 2017 and served as an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center between 2012 and 2014.
Dr. Smay first earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Duke University in 1995 and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2007. Following the completion of her degrees, she participated in a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine between 2007 and 2011 before completing a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology in 2012. Seeking new heights in medical administration, she also received a Master of Business Administration in health sector management from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business in 2023 and completed the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business in 2024.
To remain aware of industry trends and developments, Dr. Smay maintains active affiliation with organizations such as the American Board of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology. Furthermore, she has served on the board of advisors of Transdermal Solutions LLC since 2021 and the Diabetes Reversal Group since 2025.
In accounting for her success, Dr. Smay credits her intrinsic sense of curiosity and ambition, her desire to enact meaningful change in the world and her lifelong commitment to learning. She also attributes much of her career success to her tenure at NorthStar Anesthesia, where she initially developed her business acumen. To this end, Dr. Smay emphasizes that her firsthand experiences with leadership formed the foundation of her current success at Montgomery Anesthesia Service. In 2023, she received the One Team Award from NorthStar Anesthesia.
Looking ahead, Dr. Smay aspires to join the board of a prestigious Fortune 500 corporation and aims to transition to a new leadership position in the health care sector. Moreover, she intends to remain fully dedicated to raising her children. Emphasizing that medicine remains a deeply rewarding profession, she hopes to continue excelling in the coming years.
