Ariana L. Smith, MD
she, her, hers
Urogynecology, Urology
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 13 and up
Penn Urology Washington Square
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Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Director of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Chief, Section of Urology, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Alan J. Wein Professor in Urology II

I am board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery which means I’m both a urologist and a urogynecologist. I treat women with conditions such as pelvic prolapse and urinary leakage with state-of-the-art surgical procedures. I provide minimally invasive and mesh-free alternatives to allow women choice and peace of mind. I offer advanced bladder testing for men and women to solve the most challenging cases and provide the newest, most advanced treatment options available including clinical trials. My team will provide you with a personal patient experience and knowledgeable answers to all your questions. My research focuses on promotion of bladder health and I am dedicated to improving bladder-related quality of life.

Recognized by America's Top Doctors for 2017

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2018 - 2021

Education and training

  • Medical School: Albert Einstein Bronx
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellowship: University of California, Los Angeles

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

638 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

October 2025
promptness, bedside manner
October 2025
she is an excellent surgeon
October 2025
dr.smith was genuine in her care. she took time to listen and explain
October 2025
i was happy that i had such a skilled surgeon.

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Smith is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Brady SS, Brubaker L, Camenga DR, Falke C, Fitzgerald CM, Gahagan S, Lipman TH, Kane Low L, Marquez M, Norton JM, Rockwood T, Rudser KD, Smith AL, Sutcliffe S, Vaughan CP, Berry AK; Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium Associations of self-rated deficits in executive function with lower urinary tract symptoms, adaptive behaviors, and bladder health among women , Journal of Women's Health (Larchmont): 2025 (Epub)

Brady SS, Camenga DR, Coyne-Beasley T, Falke C, Fitzgerald CM, Harlow BL, Kenton K, Klusaritz H, Lewis CE, Rodriguez-Ponciano DP, Rudser KD, Smith AR, Smith AL, Sutcliffe S, Wilson-Powers E, Cunningham SD; Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium Cross-sectional associations of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and emotional support seeking with lower urinary tract symptoms and bladder health , International Urogynecology Journal: 2025 (Epub)

Gan ZS, Logan J, Smith AL, Ostrowski D, Long C, Weiss D, Van Batavia J, Zderic S, Weaver J, Tasian G Evaluation of bladder dysfunction outcomes among standardized bladder shapes in children with spina bifida , Neurourology & Urodynamics: 2025 (Epub)

Afful E, Barker ES, Issa T, Narcisse S, Pakpahan R, Ghetti C, Harlow BL, Smith AL, Madden T, Lowder JL, Sutcliffe S Hormonal contraception use and risk of lower urinary tract symptoms and conditions: Findings from the Boston Area Community Health Survey , International Urogynecology Journal: 2025 (Epub)

Vaughan CP, McGwin G, Wyman JF, Sutcliffe S, Newman DK, Smith AL, Fitzgerald CM, Rockwood T, Griffith J, Gahagan S, Markland AD; Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium. Association of Chronic Conditions With Bladder Health in Women: Cross-Sectional Results From the RISE FOR HEALTH Study. , Prev Chronic Dis, 22: 2025,E60

Williams C, Talwar R, Ramchandani P, Smith AL Characterizing pelvic organ descent in women after radical cystectomy: An exploratory analysis , World Journal of Urology, 43(1): 2025,559

Weaver JK, Logan J, Van Batavia JP, Weiss DA, Long CJ, Smith AL, Zderic SA, Gan Z, Godlewski K, Broms R, Antony M, Overland M, Gaines T, Head D, Erdman L, Viteri B, Martin-Olenski M, Huang J, Fan Y, Tasian GE Machine learning analysis of videourodynamics to predict incident hydronephrosis in patients with spina bifida , Journal of Urology, 214(1): 2025,80-89

Vaughan CP, Markland AD, McGwin G, Lukacz ES, Brady SS, Lacoursiere YD, Wyman JF, Sutcliffe S, Smith AL, Kenton K, Stapleton A, Brubaker L, Harlow BL Association of menopausal status and hormone use with bladder health and lower urinary tract symptoms in US women: Results from the RISE FOR HEALTH study , Menopause, 32(7): 2025,583-591

Gan ZS, Sundaram K, Smith AL Factors associated with urinary incontinence in nulliparous female elite athletes: An exploratory, cross-sectional study using dynamic pelvic magnetic resonance imaging and questionnaire data , Journal of Urology, 213(6): 2025,766-776

Smith AL, Falke C, Rudser KD, McGwin G, Brady SS, Brubaker L, Kenton K, LaCoursiere DY, Lewis CE, Low LK, Lowder JL, Lukacz ES, Mueller ER, Newman DK, Nodora J, Markland A, Putnam S, Rickey LM, Rockwood T, Simon MA, Stapleton A, Vaughan CP, Wyman JF, Sutcliffe S; Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium Bladder health in US women: Population-based estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH study , American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 232(6): 2025,538.e1-538.e13

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