Dr. Levi Smucker is a general surgeon with Gerig Surgical Associates. He specializes in general surgery, bariatric surgery and vascular surgery and has extensive training in wound care. Dr. Smucker uses minimally invasive procedures and robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques for surgeries of the abdomen, pelvis and digestive systems.
The arts and the outdoors interest Dr. Smucker when he is away from clinical practice. He is a composer and cellist with a talent for writing calligraphy and cooking. His bicycle is his preferred form of travel in all seasons and weather. Dr. Smucker and his family enjoy a walk in the woods and being surrounded by nature.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Smucker believes surgery should alleviate suffering and help people feel better. He focuses on patients’ hopes for better health and builds surgical plans to help them achieve those goals. At the time of surgery, Dr. Smucker addresses all the details to help patients through the experience and on to recovery.
Clinical Interest & Research
Surgical palliative care
Bariatric surgery
Complex hernia repair
Skin lesions
Vacuum-assisted wound closure
Ostomy care
Dialysis access
Education
Board Certified – General Surgery
Education and training: Doctor of Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Music Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Residency: General Surgery Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY