Aleksander Smith, MD

Meet Aleksander Smith, MD

Helping You Breathe, Hear, and Speak Clearly in Santa Fe

Whether you're dealing with chronic sinus pressure that won't go away, a child struggling with recurring ear infections, or a thyroid nodule that needs answers. Dr. Aleksander Smith brings more than a decade of focused ear, nose, and throat expertise to Northern New Mexico. Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Texas A&M College of Medicine, Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. He sees patients at a CHRISTUS Health clinic in Santa Fe, where he delivers both medical and surgical care for conditions that affect everyday communication, breathing, and quality of life.

Career at a Glance

• 15+ years of experience in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery)
• Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery)
• Residency-trained in otolaryngology at Texas A&M/Scott and White Medical Center (2011–2016)
• Higher-than-average treatment volume for thyroid nodules, goiter, and tonsillitis compared to national peers
• Co-author of peer-reviewed neuroscience research published during medical training

Clinical Role and Leadership

Dr. Smith serves as an otolaryngologist within the CHRISTUS Health ear, nose, and throat team in Santa Fe, helping ensure that patients across Northern New Mexico have local access to specialized head and neck care, from first evaluation through surgery and follow-up. His clinical focus spans the full breadth of ENT conditions, with depth in thyroid evaluation, pediatric ear care, and sinus management.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Thyroid nodules and goiter
• Chronic and recurrent ear infections
• Eustachian tube dysfunction
• Tonsillitis and adenoid disorders
• Hearing loss in adults and children
• Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps
• Middle ear fluid

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith takes time to explain conditions and treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your health. His approach centers on thorough evaluation, clear communication, and personalized treatment, whether that means medical management, a minor in-office procedure, or surgery.

You can expect:

• A detailed examination and honest conversation about what's causing your symptoms
• Clear explanations of each treatment option, including what surgery involves and when it may, or may not, be needed
• Individualized care plans built around your daily life, work, and recovery goals
• Follow-up that tracks your progress and adjusts your plan as needed
• A courteous, respectful experience from check-in through your visit

Advanced Surgical and Diagnostic Care

Dr. Smith performs a range of surgical and diagnostic procedures designed to restore function and relieve symptoms that interfere with hearing, breathing, and swallowing. His procedural scope includes tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, ear tube placement, middle ear surgery, and endoscopic sinus surgery, approaches that target the root of chronic ENT problems while supporting faster recovery. He also uses nasal endoscopy and thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound to evaluate conditions in the office, helping patients get answers sooner and reducing the need for separate imaging appointments.

Research and Clinical Insight

During his medical training, Dr. Smith contributed to peer-reviewed neuroscience research as co-author of a published study on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, work that reflects an early commitment to understanding how the body heals and how disease develops at a cellular level. This research foundation informs a clinical practice grounded in evidence and ongoing learning.

Commitment to Community Access

Santa Fe and the surrounding seven-county region of Northern New Mexico depend on a limited number of ENT specialists for conditions that affect hearing, breathing, and daily comfort. By practicing locally through CHRISTUS Health, Dr. Smith helps patients in this community receive specialized head and neck care closer to home, reducing the need to travel to larger metro areas for evaluation and treatment.