Suzanne Sullivan Smith

I am a certified Physician Assistant, who possesses specialized experience and training in the field of Urogynecology. These skills combined with my previous experience as an emergency room Physician Assistant allow me to bring a diversified skill set to a medical practice. I am a results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality patient Care in a fast paced high volume practice. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

• Bard CEASE Study: Sub Principal Investigator, Post market research study for treatment of stress incontinence with the Adjust sling.
• EmKinetics Electrical Field Stimulation Study: Sub Principal Investigator, Clinical investigation of electrical field stimulation for the treatment of urge incontinence and overactive bladder.
• Rose Study: Sub Principal Investigator, Clinical investigation of electrical field stimulation for the treatment of urge incontinence and overactive bladder.
• OASIS: Overactive Bladder stimulation System Study, Sub Principal Investigator, Prospective study to assess the efficacy and safety of the Bluewind Renova stem system for the treatment of patients diagnosed with OAB.
• RECIPE: Sub Principal Investigator, A real world study of eCoin for urgency urinary incontinence.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Studies:

• Artisan: Sub Principal Investigator, Clinical investigation of electrical field stimulation for the treatment of urge incontinence and overactive bladder., 2018-2020
• Artistry: Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation system Registry, Sub Principal Investigator, Foramen Finder Study: Sub Principal Investigator and participant with multiple trial uses of the device in this Single arm, multi-center prospective study to assess the Foramen Finder during PNE.
• F15 Follow Up study, Sub Principal Investigator, Study to collect long term clinical data for the recharge fee Axonics SNM system.

• Medtronic Faculty Position (2016-2019)

      *Presenter in Fundamentals of Neuromodulation AAP Course 

      *Presenter at the AUGS APP Course

      *On site in office educator for PNE procedure for physicians and APPs

• Axonics Faculty Position (2021-present)

      *Regular presenter at Best Practices in Sacral Neuromodulation APP events nationally since 2021

      *Hosted several Zoom presentations during COVID providing education on SNM and moving patients along the 

        care pathway   

• American Urologic Association Faculty Position (2024-present)

     *Presenter for a CME event for the AUA: Overactive Bladder Update 2024: Expert Guidance for APPs

• Presenter for Local Pre-Med/Pre-PA Fraternity AED

      *Presenter for a local pre-medical fraternity at the University of South Carolina on the Physician Assistant 

        profession

      *Providing shadowing opportunities for pre-medical/pre-PA students